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Mobile home damaged in storms, replacement homes available
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County has secured funding to provide replacement homes to some manufactured or mobile homeowners impacted by the 2022-2023 winter storms. The Manufactured Home Replacement and Elevation Program provides funding to replace mobile or manufactured... (Continue Reading)
Woman accused of election fraud to represent herself, seek jury trial
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine felony counts over alleged election fraud again plans to represent herself as she moves towards a jury trial. On April 9, Gaea Powell filed a motion for “conflict counsel”... (Continue Reading)
Support fire protection in Los Osos, not the purchase of a dilapidated school
OPINION by JULIE TACKER “Los Osos CSD unanimously approves continued Cal Fire Services” — an April 9 New Times article —speaks only to the action the board took at their monthly board meeting the week before. The reality is the... (Continue Reading)
Walgreens pharmacy opening new store in Morro Bay
By KAREN VELIE Walgreens plans to open a new store in Morro Bay giving locals hope that long lines at pharmacies will subside. Last summer, Rite Aids in Los Osos and Morro Bay closed. Since then, residents have complained of... (Continue Reading)
Does anyone hitchhike anymore?
By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and... (Continue Reading)
Arroyo Grande City Council to vote on 92-unit residential development
By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council will vote on an appeal of a proposed 92-unit residential development on Tuesday. The project, Creekside Junction, includes two four-story residential buildings with 20 studios, 58 one bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units.... (Continue Reading)
Should Trump refund fees for wind energy leases offshore of Morro Bay?
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County attorney Saro Rizzo on April 2 asked the federal government to pursue lease refund agreements with the five companies currently holding offshore wind leases in California, three of which are off the coast... (Continue Reading)
Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels
By KAREN VELIE Following two storms that drenched San Luis Obispo County this weekend, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county, according to the SLO County website. All areas of the county have exceeded yearly... (Continue Reading)
Find deals in SLO 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... (Continue Reading)
Man assaults, holds girlfriend hostage in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE A 35-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then held her against her will in San Luis Obispo on Friday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, a 9-1-1 caller... (Continue Reading)
California funding pours into Bilderberg despite tech elites fleeing the state
By JOSH FRIEDMAN WASHINGTON — Donations from California tech billionaires have accounted for the majority of funding the influential Bilderberg group has received from American donors in recent years, despite a growing trend of high-net-worth entrepreneurs and investors fleeing the Golden... (Continue Reading)
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Following more than a month of soaring gas prices because of conflicts in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped four cents last week to $6 a... (Continue Reading)
Judge orders temporary closure of a portion of the Oceano Dunes
By KAREN VELIE A federal judge on Thursday ordered the temporary closure of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area to protect snowy plovers, an endangered shorebird. Snowy plovers are thriving at the Oceano Dunes because of the off-highway vehicle... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo couple on the run
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo couple is on the run after they were arrested for theft in Napa County in late March. Michael Forster, 61, and Kensington Forster, 50, posted bail and were released from jail, but failed... (Continue Reading)
Time to amend California’s elderly parole program
Statement from the California District Attorneys Association The California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) is committed to protecting public safety and is proud to support AB 2727, as amended on April 7, as an important step in protecting Californians by limiting... (Continue Reading)
Arroyo Grande assailants urinate on, assault homeless man
By KAREN VELIE Two Arroyo Grande men are facing multiple felony charges after one of then urinated on an elderly homeless man followed by both of the suspects assaulting the victim last month. Shortly before 2 a.m.on March 20, a... (Continue Reading)
Road rage incident in Santa Maria leads to narcotics, weapons charges
By KAREN VELIE A 30-year-old man with a large quantity of drugs and a loaded gun was arrested after an alleged road rage incident on Thursday in Santa Maria. Shortly before midnight, police officers pulled over Javier Barrientos’ vehicle regarding... (Continue Reading)
Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in multi-vehicle Arroyo Grande crash
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Arroyo Grande Wednesday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., a motorcycle and two other vehicles collided on the 1100 block of W. Branch Street, according to the Arroyo... (Continue Reading)
Military Humvee and semi-truck crash north of San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE A military Humvee and a semi-tractor collided on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo leaving the semi-truck teetering on the guard rail on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the vehicles were headed southbound when they... (Continue Reading)
Central Coast resident wins $7 million lottery prize
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Central Coast resident won $7 million after buying a $30 scratcher ticket at a liquor store in Lompoc, the California Lottery announced on Wednesday. The lucky scratch marked the second time in the last eight months... (Continue Reading)
Drunk teen allegedly assaults girlfriend, wrecks her car in SLO
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a teenager on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, stealing her car, driving while intoxicated and crashing the car. Shortly after 1 a.m., the CHP asked the SLO Police Department... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo police seek help finding alleged credit card thief
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Wednesday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly stole a credit card and then used it to purchase more than $1,300 worth of product from local... (Continue Reading)
Is SLO County using public resources to promote Democratic talking points?
By KAREN VELIE While the SAVE Act was moving through the legislative process, the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office posted a statement that appears to parrot Democratic talking points leading some to question if the county violated laws against... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon stepping down in December
By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles’ controversial mayor announced at the end of Tuesday nights city council meeting that he will not seek reelection. John Hamon said he will leave the office in December. I’ve decided I will not seek reelection,”... (Continue Reading)
Goleta man charged with attempted murder, stalking
By KAREN VELIE A Goleta man is charged with attempted murder and stalking after he allegedly stabbed a man in a jealous rage on March 25. Responding to a 9-1-1 call reporting an intruder fleeing from a residence, deputies headed... (Continue Reading)
Grover Beach police seek help finding missing man
By KAREN VELIE Update: Brent Paine was found save and reunited with his family. The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 47-year-old man. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, Brent Paine was last seen... (Continue Reading)
Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner expands to three daily trips to San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Starting next month, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train will make three daily trips to San Luis Obispo. Currently, the Surfliner train makes two daily trips to SLO. Effective May 4, Amtrak is adding an additional daily roundtrip route... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles City Council to hear appeal to changes at water park
By KAREN VELIE Plans to add an adult pool to the Ravine Water Park are on hold after a real estate agent appealed the Paso Robles Planning Commission’s approval. City staff is recommending the city council reject the appeal on... (Continue Reading)
Cal Poly taps contractor to manage $1.2 billion modular housing project
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
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)
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