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Protect public safety, vote no on Nipomo pot shop

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 28 comments

OPINION By DICK WRIGHT On Nov. 3, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will consider a minor use permit (MUP) application to establish a medical marijuana dispensary at 2122 Hutton Road in Nipomo. Many residents in Nipomo have... (Continue reading)

Why is the Catholic Church celebrating genocide?

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 34 comments

Opinion by José Freeman, Salinan Trowtraahl Elders’ Council We are Salinan Trowtraahl. What we share here reflects solely and exclusively the heart of our Salinan village alone and not that of other Salinan tribal organizations. Recently, we were invited to... (Continue reading)

SLO County cities meeting water use mandates

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Six of the seven cities in San Luis Obispo County are meeting their water conservation targets set by California regulators, according to data released by the State Water Resources Control Board. One city, Grover Beach, did not submit its water... (Continue reading)

Nipomo woman thrown off scooter on Highway 101

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A Nipomo woman suffered major injuries Sunday morning after her scooter collided with a car on Highway 101, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 8 a.m., Bettina Annette Williams, 49, was riding a 2012 Yamaha Majesty scooter southbound... (Continue reading)

SF sheriff faces challenge after killing of Cal Poly grad

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Following the killing of Cal Poly grad Kathryn Steinle, San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is at risk of losing reelection on Tuesday. If Mirkarimi were to lose, he would become the city’s third incumbent sheriff to fail in a reelection... (Continue reading)

Murder suicide in Santa Ynez

Written on 1 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

For the second time in less than a month, family members have died in apparent murder suicides in the Santa Ynez Valley. This weekends victims are the estranged wife and son of Steve Pappas, a 2008 and 2012 candidate for... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles seeking another water rate increase

Written on 1 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Starting in a year, Paso Robles residents could be paying more for their water. If a staff proposal is passed by the council and not contested, the average monthly water cost would rise $32.14 from a current cost of $36.90... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay shooting suspect and officers identified

Written on 31 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Two Morro Bay police officers are on paid administrative leave and a burglary suspect is in the hospital after an officer shot him in the leg Friday morning, police said. Shortly after midnight, officers Dale Cullum and Maria Lomeli questioned... (Continue reading)

Do what is right for Arroyo Grande

Written on 31 Oct, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

  OPINION By OTIS PAGE I am coming late to this party, but I am ready to “stick my head above the trench” on the present ridiculous Arroyo Grande Council members Kristen Barneich, Barbara Harmon issue regarding Mack. Why? First,... (Continue reading)

Cambria woman killed in hit-and-run accident

Written on 31 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 67-year-old Cambria woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident Friday night near the Creekside Bar on Hollister Avenue in Santa Barbara, according to the California Highway Patrol. At about 9:45 p.m., Victoria Harris exited her parked car,... (Continue reading)