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San Luis Obispo constructing new dog park at Laguna Lake

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council awarded a $1.5 million construction contract to the R. Burke Corporation last week for the Laguna Lake Dog Park revitalization project. The project includes two play areas, one for smaller breeds... (Continue reading)

Oceano sexual assault victim wins latest battle in suit against school district

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A victim of sexual assault at the hands of a second grade teacher at the former North Oceano Elementary School is suing the district and multiple Does who allegedly had knowledge of the abuse but failed to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer Tom Copeland dead at 80

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Tom Copeland, best known for his developments in San Luis Obispo, has died. He was 80 years old. Copeland passed away on Thursday. A graduate of San Luis Obispo High School, he went away to attend Coalinga... (Continue reading)

Car fire north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 101 jams morning traffic

Written on 22 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An early morning car fire on the Cuesta Grade north of San Luis Obispo jammed Highway 101 traffic in both directions on Thursday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported a grey... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer facing bank fraud charges, appeal denied

Written on 11 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo developer Ryan Wright is facing bank fraud and money laundering charges in addition to the 21 counts he is already fighting. He remains incarcerated in a federal jail in Los Angeles after losing another... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for counterfeiting suspect

Written on 7 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are searching for a woman who allegedly used counterfeit money to make purchases at downtown businesses. The suspect allegedly made purchases using counterfeit money on June 30 and Aug. 4. Investigators are circulating... (Continue reading)

Elderly man dies following hit-and-run accident in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE An 87-year-old man died a week after he was hit by a car in San Luis Obispo. City officials identified the victim of the July 23 hit-and-run as Saul Goldberg of Avila Beach. Shortly before noon on... (Continue reading)

More than 1,000 PG&E customers without power in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A power outage left 1,364 PG&E customers in San Luis Obispo without power on Tuesday morning. Shortly after 8 a.m., 57 customers lost power in the area of the Food 4 Less shopping center on S. Higuera... (Continue reading)

Protect our children against predators at SLO High School

Written on 5 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by AMBER WILKERSON It’s back-to-school time and it is reasonable for parents to enter the year with optimism and hope for the year ahead. Unfortunately, instead of thinking about the educational opportunities for their kids, parents of students at... (Continue reading)

COVID-19 outbreak at homeless shelter in San Luis Obispo

Written on 3 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Health officials recently reported a COVID-19 outbreak at the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center in San Luis Obispo.  A dozen clients of the homeless shelter have tested positive for the virus. COVID-19 cases have surged in California... (Continue reading)