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Who benefited from San Luis Coastal’s ballot measure?
OPINION by JULIE TACKER In 2022,the voters of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District supported C-22 by a 63% margin, while completely unaware of who was behind the bond and who could financially benefit. The Taxpayers for Safe Schools,... (Continue reading)
Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals Locals have been... (Continue reading)
Another warrant issued for SLO County woman convicted of election fraud
By KAREN VELIE Shortly after San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Timothy Covello on Monday morning granted Gaea Powell, a woman convicted of election fraud, a public defender for her sentencing, Powell left the courthouse without being dismissed leading... (Continue reading)
ICE arrests, conflicts surge in SLO and Santa Barbara counties
By KAREN VELIE During the first two weeks of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 45-day crackdown in California, agents stealthily conducted arrests in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, with an apparent focus on the Santa Maria area.... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County unemployment rate decreasing
By KAREN VELIE Over the past month, unemployment rates decreased in San Luis Obispo County, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. The county unemployment rate dropped from 4.7% in August to 4.6% in September. During September, job gains were... (Continue reading)
Nearly 9,000 PG&E customers in SLO County without power
By KAREN VELIE Even though there is no wind blowing in San Luis Obispo County, PG&E has shutoff power to 8,853 customers in the county for up to two days in an attempt lower the risk if fires. Electric companies... (Continue reading)
Power outages frustrate San Luis Obispo County farmers, residents
By KAREN VELIE In a plan to reduce wildfire risk, PG&E shutoff the power to 5,142 customers in San Luis Obispo County for up to two days. Farmers, ranchers and residents have voiced frustration over the failure of PG&E to... (Continue reading)
PG&E could cut power to 7,700 customers in SLO County
By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E could turn off the power for up to 7,700 customers in San Luis Obispo County early Thursday morning. Electric companies use public safety power shutoffs to prevent wildfires in high risk areas.... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices dropping last week, the average price for gas fell six cents to $6.50 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. Last week, prices dipped from $80 to $90 per barrel... (Continue reading)