County settles wrongful death lawsuit and a new ‘50s diner. Today’s top stories
Summary
San Luis Obispo County faced a mix of news on June 22, highlighted by a wrongful death settlement involving the mother of Elina Branco, who died of fentanyl poisoning at the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The settlement terms remain confidential pending approval by the SLO County Board of Supervisors and insurance provider PRISM. In other news, a new 1950s-themed diner, Cambria New Diner, is set to open in July at 4090 Burton Drive, filling a vacancy left by the closure of Cambria Pub & Steakhouse. The menu will feature burgers, fries, and malts. Additionally, Cal Poly revealed its least competitive majors for the 2025-26 cycle, with wine and viticulture, bioresource and agricultural engineering, and dairy science being the top choices. Other local updates included the arrest of a man in Atascadero for burglary and a prescribed burn that charred acres of land east of Santa Margarita.
(Source:San Luis Obispo Tribune)