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July, 2015

Wildfire burns 140 acre near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 11 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A wildfire that erupted southwest of Lake Nacimiento on Friday has burned 140 acres. The Deer Fire broke out at about 12:30 p.m. in a difficult to access area. No structures have been threatened. On Friday evening, one firefighter suffered... (Continue reading)

Porn leads to SLO Target evacuation

Written on 11 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Employees at the San Luis Obispo Target evacuated customers Friday afternoon after they were unable to turn off a porn audio clip that was playing throughout the store. Shortly after 11 a.m., someone managed to overrun the store’s PA system... (Continue reading)

Lacey Fowler on the lam, continues crime spree

Written on 10 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 56 comments

Correction: Lacey Fowler’s bail is currently set at $400,000 according to court documents and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. By KAREN VELIE While dodging warrants for her arrest, former Cuesta College human resources analyst Lacey Fowler allegedly... (Continue reading)

Fire sparks at Vandenberg Air Force Base

Written on 10 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A fire that broke out at Vandenberg Air Force Base on Thursday burned about 7.25 acres. [KEYT] Fire crews responded to the blaze at Santa Lucia Canyon Road and Highway 1 shortly before 12:30 p.m. The fire spread quickly and... (Continue reading)

NRC hears legal challenges to Diablo Canyon license renewal

Written on 10 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

CORRECTION: PG&E paused attempts to extend its license in 2011 and has not determined how the company will proceed as they consider feedback on seismic research, according to PG&E spokesman Blair Jones. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. faces legal challenges... (Continue reading)

Senators say California must dump Donald Trump

Written on 10 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 78 comments

Ten state senators all calling on state-run enterprises, private businesses and individuals in California to stop investing money with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, whom they accuse of racism and hate speech. On Wednesday, Sen. Isadore Hall, D-Compton, along with... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student dies in stairwell collapse

Written on 10 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 26-year-old Cal Poly graduate student died in a staircase collapse at a Folsom apartment complex last week. Shaun Xiang “Chris” Yuan was a master’s student in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, according to a statement released... (Continue reading)

County planners okay medical pot dispensary

Written on 9 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission approved a use permit allowing establishment of a Nipomo medical marijuana dispensary on Thursday. Following a three-hour hearing, the commission voted 3-1 to move the long-debated Ethnobotanica facility onto a... (Continue reading)

Nowak rejects symphony offer

Written on 9 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Former San Luis Obispo Symphony conductor Michael Nowak announced Thursday morning that he will not accept an invitation to conduct three concerts during the 2015-2016 season. Nowak, who served as conductor and musical director of the Symphony since 1984, was... (Continue reading)

Conspiracy theorist attacks banks, police and top corporation

Written on 9 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

Armed with a sling shot and metal balls, a 26-year-old Morro Bay man allegedly opened fire on the windows of 11 bank buildings, as well as the San Luis Obispo Apple Store and the Morro Bay Police Department, during two recent... (Continue reading)