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October, 2015

Hazardous chemical causes odor in Arroyo Grande

Written on 26 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Firefighters and a regional hazmat team responded to an incident involving a hazardous chemical Sunday evening in Arroyo Grande that resulted in emergency crews asking neighbors to stay in their homes with the windows closed. At about 7:30 p.m., firefighters... (Continue reading)

Truck spills human biosolid waste near Cambria

Written on 24 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A tractor trailer loaded with 80,000 pounds of human biosolid waste tipped onto its side Friday on Highway 1 just south of Cambria spilling the waste onto the highway. Shortly before 9 a.m., the driver, Sergio Mercado Lepe, 45, of... (Continue reading)

Shooting in Oceano deemed gang related

Written on 24 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives determined a shooting on Thursday in Oceano was gang related. At about 1:30 p.m., Jose Angel Castillo, 38, allegedly opened fire on a passing vehicle from a home on the 1500 block of Ocean... (Continue reading)

Jeanette Trompeter leaving KSBY

Written on 24 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Jeanette Trompeter announced Thursday on Facebook plans to vacate her news anchor position in March, five years after she returned to KSBY. Trompeter co-anchors the evening news Monday through Friday with Dan Shadwell. Trompeter currently is also the co-owner of... (Continue reading)

Bailiff arrests state attorney in SLO courtroom

Written on 23 Oct, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a spat between two attorneys arguing a case in a San Luis Obispo courtroom, a bailiff arrested a state attorney for resisting or obstructing a peace officer, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Executive Officer Susan... (Continue reading)

Fleeing driver nearly runs over Grover Beach officer

Written on 23 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A 38-year-old man, allegedly on drugs at the time, nearly ran his truck over an officer, then led police on a cross-county chase Thursday night. Around 11:30 p.m., a Grover Beach police officer saw a suspicious truck backed into a... (Continue reading)

King City to hire former AG manager Steve Adams

Written on 23 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

After searching statewide for a new city manager, the city council of King City decided on ousted Arroyo Grande executive Steve Adams. The council unanimously concluded Adams is the best candidate to serve as city manager, a King City press... (Continue reading)

Shots fired at car in Oceano

Written on 23 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect Thursday who is accused of firing shots from an Oceano home at a passing car. At about 1:30 p.m., 911 callers reported gun shots in the 1500 block of Ocean Street.... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission seeking to limit whale captivity

Written on 22 Oct, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by DAYNA BOCHCO The Coastal Commission approved SeaWorld’s Blue World project to expand its orca tanks, but prohibited the corporation from breeding or importing any new whales as part of the display. While passions ran high in the hearing... (Continue reading)

Another SLO grocery store facing closure

Written on 22 Oct, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

In addition to the possible closures of several San Luis Obispo County Haggen grocery stores, Fresh & Easy is also planning to close its Broad Street store. Fresh & Easy announced Wednesday plans to close or sell the 97 Fresh... (Continue reading)