Avila Valley Barn salvaged after fire breaks out in attic
A fire broke out in the attic of Avila Valley Barn Thursday evening, but firefighters managed to salvage the structure. Read More …
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Fire destroys large mobile home in See Canyon
A fire destroyed a triple-wide mobile home in See Canyon near Avila Beach on Saturday.
At about 3 p.m., a caller reported a blaze at a 3500 square foot mobile home on Black Walnut Drive Read More …
Lifeguards rescue drowning woman at Avila Hot Springs
Lifeguards rescued a woman who nearly drowned while swimming laps in the pool at Avila Hot Springs on July 4. Read More …
Rescue teams pull several people out of Salinas River in Paso Robles
Rescue personnel pulled at least five people out of the Salinas River in Paso Robles on Thursday. [KSBY] Authorities have yet to say how the individuals ended up in the river. Read More …
Environmental groups allege developers planning 15,000 homes near Avila Beach
Environmental groups have uncovered an email that allegedly reveals a developer or developers’ plan to strike a deal with PG&E so they can build a 15,000-home community in Wild Cherry Canyon near Avila Beach and Diablo Canyon power plant.
If such a deal is in the works, it could violate the terms of PG&E’s Diablo Canyon closure agreement. The email also indicates one of the developers believes the current SLO County Board of Supervisors is supportive of the plan to build the new community. Read More …
Man commits suicide in Avila Beach home, deputies standoff outside
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies converged on an Avila Beach house that a suicidal man was inside on Tuesday. Six hours later, officers entered the home and found the man Read More …
SLO County Supervisors vote to manage Pirate’s Cove
After years of talking about how to fix health and safety issues at Pirate’s Cove in Avila Beach, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to manage Pirate’s Cove as a natural area. As part of the proposal, the beach will remain clothing optional.
For years, Pirates Cove has been plagued with excessive trash, graffiti, human waste and criminal activity. Read More …
Helicopter rescues injured man from Pirate’s Cove
While heading towards Cayucos in search of a missing kayaker, a United States Coast Guard helicopter crew from Southern California rescued a man who fell while reportedly descending a cliff with Read More …
Lawlessness and the marijuana industry
By KAREN VELIE Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles about how high-end investors, small marijuana growers and fortune hunters are battling for a place in Read More …
Avila Beach parking policy causing long waits
Planning a trip to Avila Beach, give yourself extra time for getting to your destination because a recently adopted parking procedure has led to long lines and traffic jams. Last month, Read More …