Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




SLO County supervisor candidate Susan Funk tied to misleading mailer

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

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)

SLO County Valentine deals on dining, lodging and more

Celebrate Valentines Day with a couples spa treatment or a fabulous multi-course meal. Find great local deals on dining, lodging, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Room... (Continue reading)

Vote Heather Moreno SLO County supervisor, for a balanced approach

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN As a resident and business owner deeply concerned about California’s homeless crisis and its impact on San Luis Obispo County, its human cost, and its effect on public safety, I am proud to support Heather Moreno... (Continue reading)

Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in SLO County, confirmed

By KAREN VELIE Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in San Luis Obispo County on Feb. 7, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday. First touching down at 3:41 p.m., a tornado with wind speed of up to 95 mph cut a five... (Continue reading)

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

By KAREN VELIE A series of storms brought heavy rains and a possible tornado to San Luis Obispo County during the past five days, significantly increasing reservoir levels. SLO County rainfall totals are also above average for this time of... (Continue reading)

Lawyers attempt to stop closure of SLO County homeless parking site

Homeless parking site

By KAREN VELIE Homeless Union of San Luis Obispo attorneys recently filed a restraining order in an attempt to block the closure of a safe parking site off Highway 1 near the sheriff’s department, where 21 people currently reside. Since... (Continue reading)

More than 4 inches of rain fell in parts of SLO County. How much fell in your area?

By KAREN VELIE An atmospheric river storm pushed through San Luis Obispo County over the past three days, with heavy rain causing flooding in coastal areas. While portions of the coastal areas received more than 4 inches, Shandon received only... (Continue reading)

Multiple roads in SLO County remain closed in storm aftermath, video

By KAREN VELIE The storm that slammed San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has rolled south, though multiple roads remain closed because of flooding, fallen trees and mudslides. The worst of the storm hit the Central Coast on Sunday,... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

  By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 6 at the county building. Almost a year ago, Supervisor Jimmy Paulding suggested the county raise taxes and fees. Shortly afterwards, the county... (Continue reading)