Is SLO County using public resources to promote Democratic talking points?
By KAREN VELIE While the SAVE Act was moving through the legislative process, the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office posted a statement that appears to parrot Democratic talking points leading some to question if the county violated laws against using public resources to disparage or promote proposed legislation. It...
Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon stepping down in December
By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles’ controversial mayor announced at the end of Tuesday nights city council meeting that he will not seek reelection. John Hamon said he will leave the office in December. I’ve decided I will not seek reelection,” Hamon said with a tremble in his voice. “I look...
Goleta man charged with attempted murder, stalking
By KAREN VELIE A Goleta man is charged with attempted murder and stalking after he allegedly stabbed a man in a jealous rage on March 25. Responding to a 9-1-1 call reporting an intruder fleeing from a residence, deputies headed to the 1100-block of Via Regina. When deputies arrived, they...
Grover Beach police seek help finding missing man
By KAREN VELIE Update: Brent Paine was found save and reunited with his family. The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 47-year-old man. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, Brent Paine was last seen in the area of South 13th Street and Trouville Avenue....
Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner expands to three daily trips to San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Starting next month, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train will make three daily trips to San Luis Obispo. Currently, the Surfliner train makes two daily trips to SLO. Effective May 4, Amtrak is adding an additional daily roundtrip route between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. The additional Los...
Paso Robles City Council to hear appeal to changes at water park
By KAREN VELIE Plans to add an adult pool to the Ravine Water Park are on hold after a real estate agent appealed the Paso Robles Planning Commission’s approval. City staff is recommending the city council reject the appeal on Tuesday. In 2004, the Paso Robles City Council approved development...
Cal Poly taps contractor to manage $1.2 billion modular housing project
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo has selected a construction management firm to oversee a $1.2 billion multi-phase student housing project that is slated to be the nation’s largest modular housing development. University officials awarded the contract to the Boston-based construction company Suffolk, which will lead an...
