Karen Velie hosts “Sound Off” every Wednesday and Thursday. Karen brings a diverse range of guests to talk about the issues that affect us most. Tune in to the longest running talk show on the Central Coast – now in its sixth decade. Sound Off guest: *Eric Gorham and Greg Grewall – discussing…
The sheriff’s office of San Luis Obispo released a statement yesterday warning residents of a phone scam in the county. The sheriff’s office says they have received numerous reports of someone claiming to be from the sheriff’s office, contacting individuals and claiming they were due in court for jury duty. The caller explains that individuals…
The city of Atascadero has announced that after a nationwide search, city manager James R. Lewis has selected chief Daniel B. Suttles to serve as the city’s next police chief. A release by the city of Atascadero says Suttles has over 20 years in law enforcement, beginning his career with the Glendale police office as…
In August earlier this year, Paul Flores, the man convicted for the murder of Kristin Smart in 2022, was slashed at his neck by his cell mate after he was transferred to Pleasant Valley state prison in Coalinga. He spent several days in the hospital before he was returned to the prison. His cell mate,…
In cooperation with PG&E, the Diablo Canyon decommissioning engagement panel will host a public in-person and virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 13th, from 6 to 9 pm. The meeting will discuss the storage of spent nuclear fuel, which is the fuel used to create nuclear power at the plant, and how national policy affects storage…
The health agency and transitions-mental health association for the county of San Luis Obispo recently released a comprehensive analysis for strengthening behavioral healthcare for children and youth in the county. The report identifies areas of improvement and provides recommendations for filling gaps of service delivery in the county. A highlight of the report is the…
DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO A SNOWY PARADISE THIS FRIDAY FROM 5 TO 9 PM. THE WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT WILL BRING OVER 70 TONS OF SNOW, THE LARGEST SNOW SLIDE ON ON THE CENTRAL COAST, OVER 50 VENDORS, AND COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT. ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES CHOIRS AND AND BAND FROM ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL,…
IN ITS MEETING LAST NIGHT, THE PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL VOTED 4 – 1 TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS. WHILE COUNCIL WAS LARGELY SUPPORTIVE OF THE PLAN, SOME COUNCIL MEMBERS AND SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT EXPRESSED CONCERNS OVER THE LONG TERM COST OF ADOPTING THE STRATEGIC PLAN, PARTICULARLY THE HIRING OF A…
THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REVIEWED UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL HANDBOOK IN ITS MEETING YESTERDAY. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCILS ARE INDEPENDENT BODIES RECOGNIZED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO REPRESENT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OR THE PLANNING COMMISSION. RECOMMENDED UPDATES FOR THE CAC HANDBOOK INCLUDE ENCOURAGING ADVISORY…
THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL COASTAL DIVISION WILL BE HOSTING A WINDOW ETCHING EVENT AT THE CHP SAN LUIS OBISPO OFFICE. THE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 675 CALIFORNIA BLVD IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 15TH FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM. THIS EFFORT TO COMBAT VEHICLE THEFT CAN ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT…
