Firefighters battle chicken coup fire in rural San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a chicken coop and an outbuilding in rural San Luis Obispo County on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:20 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning on Chimney Rock Road near Adelaida Road. Cal Fire crews arrived to find the outbuilding next to a chicken...
San Luis Obispo loses first round in court battle over Canet Adobe
By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo lost the latest round in a legal battle over the proposed construction of a low-cost housing development on a property donated for park and recreational services. More than 30 years after Mary Gail Black donated the Rosa Butron de Canet Adobe...
Unlicensed illegal immigrant charged in crash killing Paso Robles man
By KAREN VELIE The 25-year-old driver who crashed into and killed a Paso Robles man last week is an illegal immigrant who previously lost his license, authorities said. On the morning of Dec. 4, a 63-year-old Paso Robles man was driving a Lexus westbound on Highway 46 East when he...
Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, dining
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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a visit to one of the most unique dining experiences on...
Holiday parade in Santa Barbara canceled over immigration enforcement fears
By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara’s Milpas Street Holiday Parade is canceled because of concerns of immigration enforcement activity. After consulting residents of the city’s largely Hispanic Eastside neighborhood, on Tuesday the Santa Barbara Eastside Society announced it was canceling its popular Milpas Street Holiday Parade. Known for its cultural vibrancy...
San Luis Obispo County gas prices dropping, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE While the national average price for a gallon of gas fell below $3, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell eight cents last week to $4.67 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a...
Armed suspects rob convenience store in Pismo Beach, in jail
By KAREN VELIE Two men are in jail after they allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven in Pismo Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., the two men began shoplifting at the convenience store while one of the thieves pointed a handgun at the clerk. The thieves then fled the scene....
