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San Luis Obispo County Chimineas Fire burns 1,200 acres

Written on 4 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Chimineas Fire in southern San Luis Obispo County has burned 1,200 acres as of Wednesday evening. Firefighters have achieved 50% containment. At 9:20 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning at Chimineas Ranch Road in an... (Continue reading)

Fire burning north in southern San Luis Obispo County

Written on 4 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A vegetation fire is burning in a rural area of southern San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday morning. At 9:20 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at Chimineas Ranch Road in an area north of Highway... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on dining, happy hours, lodging and more

Written on 31 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Officers bust drug trafficker near San Luis Obispo County border

Written on 31 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers busted a drug trafficker transporting approximately 100 pounds of crystal methamphetamine near the San Luis Obispo County border in Monterey County on Friday. Shortly after 5 a.m., a CHP officer pulled over a... (Continue reading)

Will others be swept up in SLO County corruption investigation?

Written on 30 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS I’m lawyer Stew Jenkins, host of SLO County Public Policy and the Law on K-NEWS, FM 98.5. Last weekend’s show featured my interview with Assistant U. S. Attorney Mack Jenkins, who was kind enough to appear... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By CalCoastNews staff As is common in the last week of any month, several government agencies including the Atascadero City Council and the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission canceled their previously scheduled meetings during for this week. The Arroyo... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on happy hours, dining, lodging and more

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Sit at the windows of SeaVenture Restaurant... (Continue reading)

Group sues San Luis Obispo County over endangered steelhead trout

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Four environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Aug. 13 over alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act in federal district court to stop San Luis Obispo County from operating Lopez Dam in a manner that drives threatened... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices dropping, electric remains flat

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents to $4.84 during the past month while electric prices remain unchanged, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Why do SLO County officials villainize those speaking out for children

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by GAEA POWELL Grave harm and abuse is being perpetrated on children in San Luis Obispo County, yet our elected officials remain silent or support the abuse. To distract the public from learning the details of this unimaginable reality,... (Continue reading)