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SLO man killed in crash near Paso Robles

Written on 5 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A 24-year-old San Luis Obispo man died Monday night in a rollover collision near Paso Robles during which the vehicle hit a pair of trees. [KSBY] Shortly after 8 p.m.,  Daniel E. McCornack Jr. was driving southbound on Willow Creek... (Continue reading)

Thomas Yanaga trial fast approaching

Written on 5 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Paso Robles murder suspect Thomas Yanaga, who has been in and out of jail and accused of attempting to kill another person since his initial arrest, may be just two months away from standing trial for a killing that occurred... (Continue reading)

Health Care for illegal immigrants could cost hundreds of millions

Written on 4 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

The cost of extending state-subsidized healthcare coverage to illegal immigrants is slated to cost California as much as $740 million annually, according to a Senate fiscal analysis released Monday. [LA Times] Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) introduced SB 4 last... (Continue reading)

SLO named a ‘hot 15’ real estate market

Written on 4 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Realtors have named the San Luis Obispo area one of the 15 hottest real estate markets in the United States. [Consumer Affairs] The realtor.com list ranks homes sales markets based on fastest turnover and most listing views. The San Luis... (Continue reading)

Woman grabs a pitchfork, goes on offensive in Goleta

Written on 4 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A female intruder stole a pitchfork Sunday afternoon and threatened multiple Goleta residents, stabbing one of them. [KEYT] The pitchfork thief stabbed a woman in the arm and stomach. She also allegedly assaulted a police officer. The crime spree began... (Continue reading)

Cayucos backs out of sewage plant deal with Morro Bay

Written on 4 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

Following a rift over plant ownership, the Cayucos Sanitary District has opted to scrap its plan to join the city of Morro Bay in building a new sewage treatment facility. [KSBY] For the past 62 years, Morro Bay and Cayucos... (Continue reading)

Movie premiere of Attractive Distractions at the Fremont Theatre, event photos

Written on 3 May, 2015 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | One comment

The 6th annual longboard surf classic kicked off last week with the movie premiere of Attractive Distractions at the Fremont Theatre in San Luis Obispo, a film that highlights a surfer’s world of attractive distractions and the world of emotions... (Continue reading)

Teens in route to the Morro Bay prom injured in crash

Written on 3 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Eight people were injured including several teens on route to the Morro Bay High School Prom in a collision Saturday between a GMC Yukon and a Nissan Sentra. Shortly after 8:45 p.m., Samantha Aranda, 18, of Los Osos was headed... (Continue reading)

4 almost legitimate reasons to party this weekend at Pismo Beach

Written on 2 May, 2015 in Featured | 4 comments

With a longboard surf contest, free concert on the beach and vintage VW car show, the Waves, Wine and Beyond’s culminating event May 3 is a must attend event. Watch professional surfers battle giant waves while you “sip and sit”... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly sacks football player, may have been illegal procedure

Written on 2 May, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: A letter from Marvin Abou’s landlord and the university’s response are at the end of this story. By CCN STAFF The suspension of a 22-year-old Cal Poly student athlete within hours of his arrest on suspicion of felony... (Continue reading)