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SLO County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam

Written on 2 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office warned residents yesterday of a caller who is impersonating a deputy in an effort to scam locals. As part of the scam, the caller tells their target that they have... (Continue reading)

SLO County residents do not want more marijuana shops

Written on 31 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION by JOSEPH R. ROULEAU The majority of San Luis Obispo Country residents don’t want to expand the sale of marijuana to include dispensaries in the unincorporated area. Marijuana (with the exception of limited medical use) is a dangerous substance... (Continue reading)

Multiple fires burning in SLO County, evacuations

Written on 30 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE In approximately two hours on Monday afternoon, callers reported six fires burning in San Luis Obispo County, three in the city of SLO. Fires reported in SLO County from 1:59 p.m. through 4:05 p.m.: Highway 41 between... (Continue reading)

Recall effort launched to oust SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson

Written on 30 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 38 comments

By KAREN VELIE A citizens group launched a recall effort last week to oust San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson. The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson served the District 2 supervisor a copy of the... (Continue reading)

It is time to support new housing opportunities in SLO County

Written on 23 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

Opinion by REACH Housing Advocacy Team Open letter  to San Luis Obispo County Supervisors, mayors, council members, planning commissioners, and all interested in creating more opportunities for housing: SLO County’s persistent housing shortage has become a fundamental threat to our... (Continue reading)

SLO County reports first case of locally acquired West Nile Virus

Written on 17 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two San Luis Obispo County residents tested positive for West Nile Virus this year, including one case that was acquired locally, according to the SLO County Health Department. This is the first confirmed case of a person... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, drinks, lodging and more in SLO County

Written on 15 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, music lessons, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Lodging special Locals living in... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices going down, find lowest prices

Written on 15 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Amid lower demand and less expensive winter gas blends, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 16 cents during the past week to $5.86, according to figures from AAA. In... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County hires another former SLO County manager

Written on 12 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Months after Santa Barbara County hired ex-San Luis Obispo County Chief Administrative Officer Wade Horton, Santa Barbara County has hired another former SLO County management-level staffer. Joeph Dzvonik, the former manager of SLO County’s Homeless Services Division,... (Continue reading)

SLO County breaks ground on new dispatch center in Templeton

Written on 9 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE With multiple public officials attending, San Luis Obispo County broke ground on a new joint dispatch facility to be located in Templeton during a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. The 17,000-square-foot facility is slated to house both the... (Continue reading)