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SLO County employee charged with 12 counts of embezzlement

Written on 22 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office investigators arrested a county employee at his home in Atascadero on Wednesday morning for embezzling more than $100,000. Prosecutors filed 12 felony embezzlement charges against former information technology supervisor Norman... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 22 at the county building. A holiday favorite, the Cambria Christmas Market is seeking a new temporary event program permit. In the past, the... (Continue reading)

More than 7 inches of rain fell in parts of SLO County. How much fell in your area?

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An atmospheric river storm hit San Luis Obispo County on Saturday morning, with heavy rains causing flooding in some areas. While Rocky Butte near San Simeon received more than 7 inches, Shandon received only 1.20 inches of... (Continue reading)

Woman pleads to manslaughter in death of Templeton man

Written on 18 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman pleaded no contest on Friday to voluntary manslaughter in the death of a Templeton man who died from a fentanyl overdose at the county’s safe parking area. On Oct. 27, 2022,... (Continue reading)

Prices at SLO County gas pumps rising, find the best prices

Written on 18 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE After more than a month of stagnant prices, the cost of gas in San Luis Obispo and the county is rising. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased three cents... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on golf, dining, lodging and more

Written on 17 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | One comment

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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Stands of century-old... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors to discuss hiring a new administrator

Written on 15 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the appointment of a new county administrator, according to an agenda posted Thursday. In Nov. 2023 , the... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 12 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The Arroyo Grande City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the council chambers. As many local government are running in the red, elected officials are focused on raising fees and taxes. Under item... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisor candidate Susan Funk tied to misleading mailer

Written on 11 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold has accused Susan Funk’s campaign of trying to influence the vote by sending out misleading mailers in an attempt to give the false impression Arnold endorses Funk. Last... (Continue reading)

SLO County District 5 supervisor candidates debate water, wind energy

Written on 10 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The two candidates battling over the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat, Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and Atascadero Councilwoman Susan Funk, displayed their differing views on water,  wind energy, homelessness and taxes during a Feb.... (Continue reading)