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Man dies after walking into oncoming big-rig

Written on 7 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A big-rig truck hit and killed a pedestrian Thursday afternoon who intentionally walked into oncoming traffic in the Avila Beach area. [KCOY] The California Highway Patrol determined that the 49-year-old man pulled his Ford pickup over to the right shoulder... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach under health advisory

Written on 5 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo County health officials have posted warnings of poor water quality at Avila Beach. Following a heavy rain, health officials warn that bacteria, pathogens, worms and viruses can end up in the ocean and suggest staying out of... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach to host 2013 Amgen Tour

Written on 28 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The Amgen tour, the largest cycling race in the United States, will include Avila Beach as a host city in 2013. On May 16, the fifth stage of the week-long race will begin in Santa Barbara and finish in Avila... (Continue reading)

SLO sewage spill closes Avila Beach

Written on 26 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Port San Luis and Avila Beach were closed Friday after 1,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into local waterways because of a blocked sewer lateral near 1585 Calle Joaquin Road in San Luis Obispo. The sewage leaked into the ocean... (Continue reading)

University student sentenced for Avila Beach crash

Written on 11 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A university student has been sentenced to four years in prison for an Avila Beach crash that killed two of his friends. Evan Green, 22, of Chico, was driving on Avila Beach Drive near Cave Landing Road when he lost... (Continue reading)

Bomb squad called to Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Written on 4 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Bomb Task Force is investigating a paper bag full of what is suspected to be articles of clothing that was tossed over the front gate of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant by the angry spouse of... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach Golf Resort fire caused $400,000 in damages

Written on 26 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Fire destroyed a golf cart shed at the Avila Beach Golf Resort on Saturday causing an estimated $400,000 in damages. Cal Fire crews responded to the fire at about 6 p.m. By that time, the fire had spread from the... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach fire almost fully contained

Written on 30 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Firefighters have a fire on the ridge separating Avila Beach from Shell Beach almost fully contained. Cal Fire officials said between five and six acres of heavy brush burned in the fire that was first reported about 3:30 p.m. today.... (Continue reading)

Mountain lion spotted near Bob Jones Trail

Written on 13 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A mountain lion sighting near the Bob Jones trail in Avila Beach on Wednesday has led to the posting of warning signs on the trail heads. This is the second time in the past five weeks a mountain lion has... (Continue reading)

Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant temporary shut down

Written on 26 Apr, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant has completely shut down because of another influx of sea salp – a small, jellyfish-like organism – clogging the intake valves in the unit two reactor. Plant officials said unit two, which was operating at 24... (Continue reading)