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SLO police arrest road rage suspect who allegedly hit a pedestrian

Written on 3 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a man last Friday who allegedly struck a pedestrian with his pickup truck after engaging in an altercation with the individual on Highway 101. At 11:18 a.m., dispatchers sent officers to the... (Continue reading)

Nipomo housing project moving ahead, lawsuit settled

Written on 29 May, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE After months of negotiations, the developer for and opponents of a large housing development in Nipomo, known as the Dana Reserve, reached a settlement agreement that whittles down the number of housing units while providing a “significant”... (Continue reading)

Nipomo woman forged documents for immigrants, pleads guilty

Written on 5 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 54-year-old Nipomo woman pleaded guilty today to forging hundreds of fraudulent documents to help immigrants meet requirements for green cards or to adjust their immigration status and for using a deceased doctor’s credentials to acquire and... (Continue reading)

Two drivers killed in head-on collision in Nipomo

Written on 28 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Two drivers were killed and a third driver was injured in a head-on crash in Nipomo on Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., a driver was headed southbound in a white... (Continue reading)

Outage leaves hundreds of Nipomo residents without power

Written on 1 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Nearly 900 PG&E customers lost power in Nipomo on Tuesday morning. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., 891 PG&E customers in southern Nipomo lost power. Power has since been restored to 203 PG&E customers. PG&E estimates the power will... (Continue reading)

Former substitute teacher arrested with child porn in Nipomo

Written on 17 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Sheriff deputies arrested a former substitute teacher for possession of child pornography in Nipomo last week. At approximately 11 p.m. on March 13, a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputy on routine patrol spotted a vehicle parked... (Continue reading)

What blows up in Nipomo doesn’t stay in Nipomo

Written on 3 Feb, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL There are many more facilities like the one that blew up at Moss Landing planned for the Central Coast! We need to act now to ensure public safety is tantamount, as it affects these sites which present the potential for toxic... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Paulding has failed Nipomo

Written on 31 Jan, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN San Luis Obispo County residents deserve consistent and transparent leadership. Yet, when it comes to the controversial Caballero Battery Storage Project in Nipomo, the response from 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding tells a different story. If... (Continue reading)

Battery storage facility in Nipomo nearly completed

Written on 26 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 100 megawatt battery storage facility is slated to open next month in Nipomo. Caballero Energy Storage plans to store energy in lithium-ion batteries. Initially proposed and owned by PG&E, Apha Omega Power recently acquired the facility... (Continue reading)

Christmas morning fire damages home in Nipomo

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a home in Nipomo early Christmas morning, according to San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a fire at 663 Sandydale Drive. Firefighters arrived to find the home... (Continue reading)