Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




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)

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

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

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

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)

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 Dec. 12 at the county building. Under Item 24 on the agenda, the board is scheduled to hear a presentation on the county’s... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue steady decline, find the lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Even though consumption is rising, the cost of gas is declining due to crude oil prices struggling to stay above $70 per barrel. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

SLO County administrator touched women first week on the job

By KAREN VELIE Two San Luis Obispo County employees lodged complaints of inappropriate touching against John Nilon four days after he began working as interim administrative officer, according to county documents that detail the alleged misconduct. More than six months... (Continue reading)

SLO County ordering homeless to leave safe parking site

Homeless parking site

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County is ordering homeless individuals remaining at the safe parking site on Oklahoma Avenue to soon leave the location, with seven residents receiving orders to move out by Dec. 15. [Tribune] Earlier this year,... (Continue reading)

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

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort During the month of December, Sycamore is... (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 Dec. 5 at the county building. The agenda includes a discussion, Item 2, about the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024 and a... (Continue reading)