Deputy shoots and kills suspect in Nipomo
By KAREN VELIE A suspect in a domestic disturbance in Nipomo fired at a San Luis Obispo County deputy, before law enforcement shot and killed him on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the 700 block of Hill Street in Nipomo and the suspect fired at a...
Affordable housing: What works and what doesn’t
OPINION by RON CUFF I’ve spent my career in residential real estate, affordable housing, and private construction lending. I’ve personally housed hundreds of families below market rate without a single taxpayer dollar. That experience has convinced me that most government housing programs, however well-intentioned, make the problem worse before they...
Pismo Beach considers moving to four-year mayoral term
By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach City Council will consider a ballot measure on Tuesday to change the mayoral term from two years to four years. During a Feb. 6 meeting, the city council discussed placing a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot before directing staff to add the item...
Grover Beach citizens’ initiative to limit building heights moves forward
By KAREN VELIE A group of Grover Beach residents collected 60% more signatures than required for a petition aimed at limiting building heights in the coastal community. The group’s goal is to limit the height of new buildings in commercial zones to 40 feet and in industrial zones to 33...
Officers seek help identifying Cayucos dirt bike rider
By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help identifying a dirt bike rider who led officers on a chase throughout Cayucos on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., officers attempted to pull over a white male for excessive speeds, running stops signs, doing wheelies, and failing...
Wildfire burns 38 acres in California Valley
By KAREN VELIE A wildfire burning in the California Valley in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 38 acres and is 40% contained on Monday morning. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported a 20 acre fire burning off Highway 58 near California Trail. Firefighters worked through...
Deputy involved shooting in Nipomo
By KAREN VELIE A 9-1-1 call regarding a family disturbance ended in an officer involved shooting in Nipomo on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the 700 block of Hill Street in Nipomo and an officer-involved shooting occurred. Sheriff’s detectives then secured the scene. The investigation is...
