The California public utilities commission has met with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to discuss rate proposals for the electric and gas service company. The commission said PG&E initially asked for rate increases that would boost its revenue by 26%, but the two proposals the commission released on Wednesday were far less, at around 13%.…
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: *Stacy Korsgaden talking about the issues…
A vegetation fire broke out yesterday morning near the 1000 block of Moss Lane east of Templeton. The fire was reported at around 11:30 am. The fire burned through two acres before being knocked down by Cal Fire SLO. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The Templeton school board will be meeting tonight at 6:15. An item on its agenda proposes adopting a resolution that would proclaim the week of September 17th to the 23rd to be Constitution Week for the Templeton unified school district. Board policy discussion also provides a revision to the school’s ceremonies and observances, which adds…
The San Luis Obispo county health department announced yesterday that updated covid-19 vaccines that specifically protect against current variants will soon be available in SLO county. County health officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said: “If you haven’t had a covid-19 vaccine in the last two months, I encourage you to get this updated vaccine to protect…
The county board of supervisors voted 3 – 2 in directing staff to draft a proposal for an independent redistricting commission. Supervisors Debbie Arnold and John Peschong dissented. An independent redistricting commission is one of three types of commissions the county must choose to update the boundaries of its five supervisorial districts. An independent redistricting…
The San Luis Obispo county board of supervisors discussed Tuesday the removal of two plank items on their 2023 legislative platform. Item 14 states the county will “oppose any measures or legislation that reduces the super-majority vote required to raise taxes from 2/3rd to 55%.” Item 15 says the county will “oppose legislation or initiative…
The city of Atascadero, in partnership with the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) has announced the launch of a restaurant incentive program, aimed at increasing economic vitality and investment in downtown Atascadero. A release by the public works department in Atascadero says the city will offer loans of up to 125 thousand dollars at a 4.25%…
The city of Grover Beach is moving forward with repairing several sections of streets that were damaged during the winter storms. The city says drivers may experience delays this week until the 15th. These include parts of West Grand avenue, South Oak Park boulevard, the Pike, and El Camino Real. The repairs were approved by…
A draft roadmap for the first-ever comprehensive economic strategy for the counties of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara is currently available online for public comment. The plan was developed by REACH, a Regional Economic Action Coalition, and lays the course for collaborative action and investment in the region for economic development over the next…
