Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




SLO County gas prices fall under $5, find the best prices

By KAREN VELIE Even though gas prices fell last week in San Luis Obispo County, prices are on the rise in both the state and country. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

Find SLO County deals on dining, happy hours, lodging and more

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)

Top SLO County stories in 2023: bribery arrest county upheaval

By KAREN VELIE To say 2023 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top stories of 2023 include the arrest of a local developer who bribed a county supervisor, the ousting of two... (Continue reading)

High surf warnings, flooding in SLO and Santa Barbara counties

By KAREN VELIE A high-surf warning is in effect for coastal areas of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties until 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Beach conditions in SLO County are becoming extremely dangerous... (Continue reading)

SLO County District Attorney Dow sends holiday wishes from Kuwait

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow sent holiday greetings to his family in Templeton and all the resident of the county from Kuwait in a video the U.S. Army released on Christmas. Dow, who is... (Continue reading)

SLO County deals on dining, golf, lodging and more

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. The Cliffs in Pismo Beach Spa at the cliffs From November through March 22, San Luis... (Continue reading)

Here are SLO County rain, reservoir levels after latest storm

By KAREN VELIE Despite several storms that have left San Luis Obispo County with some of the highest precipitation totals for this time of year in decades, local reservoir levels remain flat, though healthy. Generally, around January, when the ground... (Continue reading)

With feds on his tail, SLO developer Wright allegedly started new scam

By KAREN VELIE While under a federal investigation into bribery and civil allegations of fraud, San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright allegedly executed a scheme to defraud investors through a development project in Texas, according to a superseding indictment... (Continue reading)

Major storm headed to the Central Coast

By KAREN VELIE As residents prepare for holiday festivities, a strong storm is forecast to bring heavy rains, strong winds and some flooding to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties through Thursday evening. All of San Luis Obispo and... (Continue reading)

Belsher, Wright’s legal woes reveal justice system theater

By KAREN VELIE The ongoing legal battles of San Luis Obispo County developers John Belsher and Ryan Wright reveal a multitude of ethical lapses, including ordering witnesses not to comply with subpoenas and allegedly suborning perjury. Belsher and his business... (Continue reading)