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Petition to recall San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson fails

Written on 2 May, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson won reelection against a relatively unknown opponent by only 13 votes — prompting a recall by a citizens group. The effort to recall Gibson over his his support of raising... (Continue reading)

Court rejects attempt to close Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant

Written on 30 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday denied a petition seeking to shut down Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo County. After agreeing to close the nuclear power plant in 2025, PG&E received... (Continue reading)

SLO County offers remaining 10 homeless at safe parking site $60,000

Written on 30 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE On the day the remaining 10 homeless people were to leave the safe parking site off Highway 1 near the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, the county agreed to give the group $60,000 and an extra... (Continue reading)

Find happy hours and specials on dining and more in SLO County

Written on 27 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours 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)

Judge denies injunction, SLO County closing homeless parking site

Written on 26 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments
Homeless parking site

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request to block the closure of a safe parking site off Highway 1 near the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office for an additional six months. The site is slated... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 22 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on April 23 in the Board Chambers. The board is expected to officially appoint Matthew Pontes as the county’s administrative officer. Pontes is slated... (Continue reading)

Specials on dining, lodging and more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 20 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Spring is brewing Crack open a cold... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County administrator’s history of embezzlement

Written on 20 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man selected to serve as San Luis Obispo County’s administrative officer was previously found guilty of felony embezzlement, an approximately 30-year-old conviction. Regardless, the SLO County Board of Supervisors is slated to officially appoint Matthew Pontes... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County board selects new CEO

Written on 16 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors selected Matthew Pontes to serve as county administrative officer, the county announced Tuesday afternoon. The board is scheduled to formally vote to approve his contract next Tuesday. The county... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas costs inching up, find the lowest prices

Written on 15 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Defying fears world conflicts would lead to soaring gas prices, last week the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased just six cents to $5.56, according to figures from AAA. “Renewed... (Continue reading)