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High surf warnings, flooding in SLO and Santa Barbara counties

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

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

Written on 25 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

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

Written on 23 Dec, 2023 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. 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

Written on 22 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

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

Written on 21 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

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

Written on 20 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

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

Written on 19 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

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)

SLO County gas falls below $5 gallon, find the lowest prices

Written on 17 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid tepid demand and low crude oil prices, the cost of gas is continuing to fall. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped 13 cents during the past week to... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battling multiple fires in northern San Luis Obispo County

Written on 16 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in northern San Luis Obispo County from Paso Robles through rural Creston. Crews suspect a vehicle, possibly dragging a chain, is igniting the fires. Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

Power outage impacting more than 1,300 SLO County residents

Written on 14 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,300 PG&E customers lost power in San Luis Obispo County on Thursday morning. Shortly after 7 a.m., 1,233 PG&E customers from Pismo Beach through the Edna Valley area lost power. PG&E estimates the power will... (Continue reading)