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DUI checkpoint scheduled Friday

Location undisclosed – On Friday, Feb. 2, the San Luis Obispo Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint from 8 p.m. to Full Article

Young adults participate in Join the Army for a Day program

– The Fort Hunter Liggett 80th TASS Training Center partners with the Paso Robles Recruiting Station for the Join the Army for a Day program Full Article

Fire destroys two dental offices, cause considered ‘suspicious’

No injuries reported – The San Luis Obispo Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire at 1250 Peach Street in San Luis Obispo on Full Article

Prescribed burns planned this week

Smoke may be visible in the communities of Creston, Atascadero, Pozo, Park Hill, Santa Margarita, and Cambria – Tentatively starting Monday, Jan. 29, through Wednesday, Full Article

Man dies in train collision

– Yesterday at approximately 12:30 p.m., the San Luis Obispo Police Department received a report from Amtrak indicating that a northbound train had struck a Full Article

Lunar New Year celebration planned this February in San Luis Obispo

Celebration of 150 years of the Ah Louis Store will include cultural performances, cuisine, activities, plus the city’s first-ever drone light show – One of Full Article

Protest at Cal Poly University reportedly turns violent, ends in arrests

– Eight people were arrested Tuesday after reportedly trying to break into Cal Poly’s Recreation Center during a protest in support of Palestine that became Full Article

New Tesla center opens in San Luis Obispo

– Tesla has recently unveiled its latest center in San Luis Obispo, located at 1381 Calle Joaquin. The new facility, spanning 30,997 square feet, includes a Full Article

SLO Chamber names 2023 Citizen of the Year

Sandi Sigurdson honored at annual dinner Saturday – Sandi Sigurdson, a community leader recognized for her extensive contributions, was honored as the 2023 Citizen of Full Article

County airport reports second record-breaking year in a row

660,745 passengers traveled through SBP in 2023 – Passenger numbers at the SLO County Airport (SBP) reached an all-time high for the second year in Full Article