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Cal Poly taps contractor to manage $1.2 billion modular housing project

Written on 7 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo has selected a construction management firm to oversee a $1.2 billion multi-phase student housing project that is slated to be the nation’s largest modular housing development. University officials awarded the contract... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach motorcycle officer injured in crash

Written on 6 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Grover Beach police officer was injured in a crash at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 4th Street on Monday afternoon, police said. Shortly after 1 p.m., the officer crashed. First responders transported the officer to... (Continue reading)

A proud Cal Poly moment

Written on 6 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by CAL POLY PRESIDENT JEFFREY ARMSTRONG In my 15 years at Cal Poly, I have had countless moments of pride — but some events stop you in your tracks and remind you, unmistakably, why this university exists. This past... (Continue reading)

Woman killed in fatal crash north of San Luis Obispo identified

Written on 6 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol identified the woman killed in a three-car crash on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on March 28 as 69-year-old Nancy Louise Cunningham of Stratham, Georgia. Shortly after 9 p.m., the driver... (Continue reading)

SLO County woman headed to trial in election fraud case

Written on 6 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman was ordered Thursday to stand trial for allegedly violating multiple election laws when she twice ran for mayor of Arroyo Grande. Following her preliminary hearing in which she represented herself, Gaea... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo rancher Dan DeVaul dead at 82

Written on 6 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Dan DeVaul, best known for opening his Sunny Acres ranch to the homeless, has died. He was 82 years old. DeVaul died on March 6 with long-time health issues and dementia. Located on DeVaul’s 72-acre ranch on... (Continue reading)

More than 2,200 households without power in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 5 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 2,200 PG&E customers in San Luis Obispo County are without power on Easter morning because of three separate outages. All three are unplanned outages. At 4:28 a.m., 490 PG&E customers in the Lake Nacimiento area... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours

Written on 5 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Gas price surge continues in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 5 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices surging as the conflict in the Middle East continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County has jumped more than... (Continue reading)

Bike SLO County leader headed to trial for child molestation

Written on 4 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE The former executive director of Bike SLO County is headed to trial for allegedly molesting his 6-year-old step-granddaughter in a hot tub, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jesse Marino ruled at Richard Ellison’s preliminary hearing... (Continue reading)