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San Luis Obispo grants third commercial cannabis permit

–The City of San Luis Obispo has completed the review process for two additional cannabis businesses that applied for permits under the city’s new cannabis Full Article

SLO County could see power shutoffs

–PG&E announced Wednesday that it is closely monitoring an upcoming wind event next week that could force the utility company to shut off power across Full Article

County health department warns of ‘alarming increase’ of fentanyl overdose deaths

–The Public Health Department has confirmed an alarming increase in deaths from fentanyl overdose in San Luis Obispo County. From May to October 2019, ten Full Article

‘Zombie Invasion’ 5K to raise funds for Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center

–The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center will hold its 5th annual Zombie Invasion SLO 5K fun run for the whole family at Camp San Luis Full Article

Authorities seek help identifying hit-and-run suspect who injured bicyclist

–On Wednesday at approximately 7 p.m. a 55-year-old male was riding his bike home from work traveling northbound on Quintana Rd (up the hill) in Full Article

4.7 earthquake near Salinas felt in North County

–A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 20 miles east of Salinas Tuesday at 12:42 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred Full Article

Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel to host public workshop Oct. 17

–On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel will host a public workshop to discuss and gather public input on the economic opportunities Full Article

Sinsheimer Park vandalism investigation underway

Artificial turf removed from playground area —The City of San Luis Obispo is investigating vandalism to the playground at Sinsheimer Park. Sometime during the overnight Full Article

Drug Take-Back Day happening Saturday, Oct. 26

–The community will have a chance to be a part of opioid prevention during Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26. The free “take-back day” Full Article

Annual Surfing for Hope returns Oct. 11-12

–The 8th Annual Surfing for Hope Weekend, including a memorial paddle out, longboard surf contest, vendor fair, dinner, and auction, will raise funds that directly Full Article