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Big rig driver arrested for drunk driving near Avila Beach

Written on 14 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A California Highway Patrol officer arrested an allegedly drunk big rig driver on Dec. 10 on Highway 101 near Avila Beach. Shortly before 9 p.m., the officer pulled over the commercial truck driver for speeds of up... (Continue reading)

Plans to build industrial port near Avila Beach in peril

Written on 11 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The company in line to construct an offshore wind maintenance facility in rural Avila Beach terminated its contract with the Port San Luis Harbor District on Dec. 4. Two days earlier, Port San Luis Harbor District commissioners voted... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach, Avila Beach ranked as California’s most beautiful beaches

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Both Pismo Beach and Avila Beach won top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in California by Sunset Travel Awards. Known for its great views, Pismo Beach sports wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm. Activities include... (Continue reading)

Putting lipstick on a pig in Avila Beach

Written on 19 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS Now don’t misunderstand me, I love piggies (especially the little baby oinkers) as much as anyone, but you have to admit, the phrase “you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig” is... (Continue reading)

Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers lose power in San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach

Written on 23 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers lost power in San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach on Wednesday evening. Shortly after 10 p.m., 2,910 PG&E customers from San Luis Obispo to Avila Beach lost power. PG&E estimates the power will... (Continue reading)

Investigators seek information about suspicious fire near Avila Beach

Written on 16 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are seeking the public’s help regarding a suspicious fire near Avila Beach on Tuesday afternoon. A second fire was reported Wednesday morning burning  near the Pirate’s Cove parking lot on Wednesday morning. Shortly before 1 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguish blaze burning under Harford Pier in Avila Beach

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire burning under a restaurant on the Hatford Pier in Avila Beach on Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning under Mersea’s Seafood Restaurant... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup truck in Avila Beach

Written on 8 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 58-year-old Arroyo Grande man was killed in a crash with a pickup truck Tuesday in Avila Beach, according to the CHP. Shortly after 6 p.m., the motorcyclist was headed eastbound on Avila Beach Drive when he... (Continue reading)

Plans to industrialize Port San Luis in rural Avila Beach moving forward

Written on 23 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 43 comments

By KAREN VELIE Plans to transform Port San Luis in rural Avila Beach into an industrial port to support proposed offshore wind farms in Morro Bay are moving forward with the assistance of the Port San Luis Harbor District, though... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash in Avila Beach

Written on 23 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One man was killed and another injured in a single vehicle crash in Avila Beach early Sunday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., a caller reported a crash on San Luis Bay Drive near the intersection of Sparrow... (Continue reading)