California’s offshore wind plans are terminally ill
OPINION by MANDY DAVIS The Department of Transportation’s Aug. 29 crucial decision and action will have more than significant impacts on the future of offshore wind in California. You could say that the minimally heralded action not only threw a huge monkey wrench into our governor’s favorite pie-in-the-sky project, but...
San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying alleged thieves
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Sunday it is seeking the public’s help identifying two suspected thieves who stole a piece of jewelry from Garden Street Goldsmith last week. On Thursday, a middle-age man and a younger man or teen allegedly stole a piece of jewelry...
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, golf
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 Juan’s Cantina in Oceano! Spice up your morning with a...
SLO County Diversity Coalition accused of fueling antisemitism
By KAREN VELIE Alleged calls for the massacre of Jews and for excluding Jewish organizations at an Aug. 8 event in San Luis Obispo have led to demands that the groups involved denounce the antisemitic statements. “We’re honored to co-sponsor a special screening of the powerful documentary “Israelism” … at...
Downed power lines spark fire, power outage in rural Templeton
By KAREN VELIE More than 1,400 PG&E customers in rural Templeton lost power on Sunday afternoon after a tree knocked down power lines and started a small fire. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., callers reported a fire at 290 Winery Road in Templeton. Firefighters quickly extinguished the small spot fire while...
State seeking operator for San Luis Obispo County shooting range
By KAREN VELIE California is seeking a new operator for a state owned public shooting range located in San Luis Obispo County off Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. The former San Luis Obispo Sportsman’s Association included a public shooting range and club facilities. Its lease with the...
SLO County gas prices surge, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County surged four cents to $4.92 a gallon last week after flooding at a refinery, according to figures from AAA. SLO County’s median gas price is currently 29 cents higher than Santa Barbara County. “A...
