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Which San Luis Obispo County ballot measures are likely to pass?

Written on 10 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County voters were asked on Nov. 5 to raise sales tax, stop electing a treasurer, stop industrialization, and repeal increases in water bills. With about two-thirds of votes counted what local measures are succeeding?... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County specials on lodging, dining, more

Written on 9 Nov, 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Sycamore loves locals For San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Which candidates are leading in San Luis Obispo County races?

Written on 8 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The battle between incumbent Sharon Roden and challenger Kris Beal for the Paso Robles City Council District 1 seat is close with Beal ahead by 13 votes with a third of the ballots not yet counted. The... (Continue reading)

Homelessness in our own backyard, San Luis Obispo County

Written on 8 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by BEN JACKSON California’s Gov. Gavin Newson filed a suit on Nov. 4 against Norwalk County, calling its ban on new homeless shelters “beyond cruel.” This comes at a time when nearly 30% of the nation’s 653,000 homeless reside... (Continue reading)

Nearly 2,000 PG&E customers lose power in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 7 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Power outages in Creston, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Santa Margarita and the Lopez Lake area have left nearly 2,000 PG&E customers without power on Thursday morning. At 7:47 a.m., 1,718 customers lost power in Creston, Atascadero and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County election night coverage 2024

Written on 5 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE One of most stressful election cycles in San Luis Obispo County is drawing to a close. There are controversial measures in Morro Bay and Grover Beach, four cities want to increase their sales tax, and there are... (Continue reading)

Why are San Luis Obispo County residents now part of 3C Energy?

Written on 5 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Rural San Luis Obispo County and Atascadero City residents were recently auto-enrolled in Central Coast Community Energy (3C Energy) for their energy needs causing concern by some while supported by others. On mutiple occasions, the San Luis... (Continue reading)

Find specials on happy hours, dining, more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 3 Nov, 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)

More than 40% of ballots in San Luis Obispo County already returned

Written on 3 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County voters appear to be returning their 2024 presidential election ballots sooner than in the 2022 election, with more than 40% of ballots returned as of Saturday. Of the approximately 189,800 ballots sent to... (Continue reading)

Plan to shorten Cayucos Pier because of storm damage

Written on 1 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE In order to protect the integrity of the Cayucos Pier, San Luis Obispo County plans to remove the last 15-feet of the pier. During a storm on Feb. 20, pilings at the end of the pier were... (Continue reading)