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San Luis Obispo seeking applicants for third retail cannabis store

Written on 12 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid what some are calling a bust in the cannabis market, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a third pot shop, cultivation facilities, manufacturing, testing and delivery services. The city will accept applications through Aug. 15.... (Continue reading)

SLO parking rates double, procedures change

Written on 1 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

By KAREN VELIE Parking rates in downtown San Luis Obispo doubled effective today, while those parking in the structure at 842 Palm Street now need to pay up front for parking. Last June, the SLO City Council voted unanimously to... (Continue reading)

Police identify SLO motorcyclist killed in crash

Written on 30 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police identified the motorcyclist who died after crashing into an SUV on Broad Street on Monday afternoon as city resident Braxton Salcedo. Shortly before 4 p.m., the motorcyclist hit the passenger side of the... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys home in San Luis Obispo

Written on 29 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a home in San Luis Obispo on Thursday morning, displacing one resident. At 3:39 a.m., a caller reported a house at 1134 Olive Street near Santa Rosa Street was on fire. The small home... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in San Luis Obispo crash

Written on 26 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a crash with an SUV on Broad Street on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., a motorcyclist collided with an SUV at the intersection of Broad and Caudill streets. The motorcyclist... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo seeking advice on Emerson Park revitalization

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo is asking the public to weigh in on plans for the renovation of Emerson Park. The 3-acre park is located in the downtown area. California State Parks awarded the city $2.81 million in Proposition... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly students demand rent control in SLO

Written on 22 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A group of Cal Poly students spoke during public comment at a San Luis Obispo City Council meeting earlier this month calling for rent control and for officials to crack down on landlords not properly maintaining their... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police hand out 128 citations in two days

Written on 21 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers slapped pedestrians and drivers with 128 citations during a distracted driving and bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on June 17 and 18, the department announced Tuesday. Officers cited 42 drivers for holding... (Continue reading)

SLO police cite 15 people during bicycle and pedestrian safety operation

Written on 13 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department issued 15 citations to drivers for a variety of violations during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on June 8. These violations include: Stop sign violation, failing to take the bike... (Continue reading)

Man commandeers Amtrak train in San Luis Obispo

Written on 13 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A man commandeered an Amtrak train in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday morning causing a several hour delay for passengers on the Pacific Surfliner Train. Shortly after 5 a.m., the man climbed aboard the train, entered the... (Continue reading)