Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




Storm brings almost 2 inches of rain to parts of SLO County

By KAREN VELIE The storm that moved through San Luis Obispo County on Thursday dropped nearly 2 inches of rain in some areas. The rain and wind led to some flooding and short-term road closures. A second storm is forecast... (Continue reading)

Tribune shows bias in latest hit piece targeting Dan Dow

OPINION by JODY LANGFORD As a longtime resident of San Luis Obispo County and a retired law enforcement officer, I am compelled to address the recent editorial written by Tribune staff and published in the Sacramento Bee and San Luis... (Continue reading)

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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue rising, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Pushed by refinery issues in California, gas prices are up throughout the nation. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose two cents last week to $4.93 a gallon, according to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County felon sentenced to life in prison

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County man was sentenced this week to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of felony DUI. SLO County Superior Court Judge Crystal Seiler sentenced 48-year-old Ryan James Johnson to serve... (Continue reading)

Tobacco sting nets three violators in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE During the week of Halloween, deputies sent underage decoys to 45 retail stores in San Luis Obispo County to test if clerks would sell to customers under 21 years of age. During the operation, minor decoys attempted... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors again approve controversial housing development

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve changes to a large housing development in Nipomo, known as the Dana Reserve. In a repeat of a previous approval, the board voted 3-2 with... (Continue reading)

High surf advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties for Wednesday at noon, with waves up to 18 feet high expected along the coastline, through Saturday evening. On Thursday, the... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies arrest pharmacy burglary suspects

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County deputies arrested two men on Tuesday morning who allegedly burglarized pharmacies in Templeton and Nipomo. Shortly after 4:30 a.m., deputies headed to a burglary in progress at a pharmacy in the 600 block... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputy rescues dog from coyotes at Lake Nacimiento

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputy rescued a dog today that was stuck in the mud at Lake Nacimeiento with coyotes attempting to get at him. Fortunately, a deputy on patrol was in the right place... (Continue reading)