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SLO County winds topple trees, tear boats from moorings

Written on 4 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A powerful atmospheric river is lashing San Luis Obispo County on Sunday with strong winds that have torn boats from their moorings, toppled dozens of trees and taken out power lines. High tides and strong winds tore... (Continue reading)

Downed trees, power outages as winds rip through SLO County

Written on 4 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Roaring winds swept into San Luis Obispo County Sunday morning toppling trees, closing roads and causing power outages. A large tree fell across the 6400 block of Kathryn Drive in Cambria, blocking traffic in both directions. On... (Continue reading)

Atmospheric river storm to soak SLO County, warnings and advisories

Written on 3 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A powerful storm is set to hit San Luis Obispo County this weekend with strong winds, high surf and flooding. There is currently a high wind warning, a flood watch and a high surf advisory. “Chances are... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s latest rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 2 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Two atmospheric river storms brought moderate rain to San Luis Obispo County during the past week, increasing already healthy reservoir levels. SLO County rainfall totals are above average for this time of year. An atmospheric river is... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County to close safe parking site

Written on 2 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments
Homeless parking site

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County plans to officially close the safe parking site on Oklahoma Avenue on March 18. On Feb. 1, the county gave tenants of the site a month and a half to move out. In... (Continue reading)

Atmospheric river storms headed to San Luis Obispo County

Written on 31 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atmospheric river storms are expected to bring strong winds, high surf and soaking rains to San Luis Obispo County, which could result in flooding, mud slides and downed trees. Rain of a half an inch in the... (Continue reading)

Judge finds SLO County clerk recorder overcharged for recount

Written on 30 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge ruled Tuesday that the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office overcharged a citizen for a recount of the 2022 county supervisor race between incumbent Bruce Gibson and Dr. Bruce Jones. After Gibson defeated Jones by... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue decline, find the best prices

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though the national price for gas rose slightly, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped five cents during the past week to $4.73, according to figures from AAA. In... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, wine, oil changes in SLO County

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

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and... (Continue reading)

Laetitia Winery closes San Luis Obispo County tasting room

Written on 27 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Four years after new owners purchased Laetitia Vineyard and Winery in San Luis Obispo County, the owners temporarily closed the popular tasting room without informing its wine club members. Vintage Wine Estates, which is currently cutting its... (Continue reading)