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Road closures in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The cities of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles have closed roads in anticipation that two atmospheric river storms headed this way will cause flooding. Paso Robles staff is closing River Road to through traffic from Navajo... (Continue reading)

SLO’s $50 million proposed parking garage boondoggle

Written on 7 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION by LESLIE HALLS Why would anyone even consider giving away/trading valuable city property and taking on another $50 million in bonded indebtedness to meet alleged future parking needs that the city’s own consultants see no need for? The council’s... (Continue reading)

SLO driver accused of drinking before hitting and killing couple

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 24-year-old San Luis Obispo resident who allegedly killed a couple and their dog was drinking prior to the fatal accident, a prosecutor said during a court hearing on Wednesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, was allegedly driving... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI patrols on Monday, Tuesday

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Monday and Tuesday, the department announced Monday morning. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from... (Continue reading)

SLO driver who hit and killed couple charged with manslaughter

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 24-year-old San Luis Obispo resident who allegedly hit and killed a couple and their dog while speeding on Sacramento Drive was charged with two counts of felony vehicular manslaughter on Monday. San Luis Obispo police officers... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE After installing bike lanes through much of the city, San Luis Obispo is debating whether or not to allow bicyclists to also ride on sidewalks. The city’s Active Transportation Committee last month debated the pros and cons... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man found dead in SLO creekbed after arrest

Written on 18 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities found a 37-year-old Morro Bay man dead in a San Luis Obispo creekbed on Wednesday, eight days after officers arrested him for public intoxication and an ambulance transported him to Sierra Vista Medical Center. [Tribune] On... (Continue reading)

Mountain lion rips dog away from owner in San Luis Obispo

Written on 14 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A mountain lion attacked a dog and ripped it away from its owner Saturday evening in San Luis Obispo. Alysha Periera was walking her dog near Laguna Lake Mobile Estates, a mobile home park located on Perfumo... (Continue reading)

Judge rejects Dayspring’s pot shop suit against SLO

Written on 8 Feb, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge last week rejected Natural Healing Center’s lawsuit alleging San Luis Obispo improperly terminated the retail pot shop’s permit based on Helios Dayspring’s criminal history and dishonesty. Dayspring, a local marijuana mogul, transferred ownership of his... (Continue reading)

Man died from suspected drug overdose outside restaurant in SLO

Written on 7 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Police believe the man who was found deceased outside the Alpha Dogs restaurant in San Luis Obispo on Sunday evening died from a drug overdose. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported an unresponsive man next to... (Continue reading)