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August, 2016

Chimney Fire grows slightly, map

Written on 29 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Chimney Fire has burned nearly 46,000 acres and is 61 percent contained, according to Cal Fire. A total of 49 homes and 21 outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire. Only 865 structures are currently threatened. The Chimney fire... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Adam Hill’s conduct is unacceptable

Written on 29 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by CURTIS REINHARDT Unfortunately, our elected San Luis Obispo County District 3 Supervisor Adam Hill has once again used his position in a late-night tirade to pressure and intimidate local citizens to financially support his campaign for reelection. Two... (Continue reading)

Woman driving high and on a flat sparks California wildfires

Written on 29 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A woman driving under the influence of drugs sparked several fires in Northern California Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.  The fires burned about 450 acres of vegetation in Calaveras County, as well as the woman’s vehicle. CHP officers arrested... (Continue reading)

Woman found dead in Atascadero home

Written on 29 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 49-year-old woman was found dead inside an Atascadero home over the weekend. Police are saying the death is suspicious, but they are not searching for any suspects. [Tribune] Around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, a neighbor reported finding the body inside... (Continue reading)

Inmate escapes from Camp San Luis

Written on 29 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

An inmate fighting the Chimney Fire escaped Monday morning from Camp San Luis prompting Cuesta College police to send an emergency alert out to students. At about 5 a.m., the California Department of Corrections inmate escaped from “secured housing.” The... (Continue reading)

Warde remembers New Times’ Steve Moss

Written on 28 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

Opinion by Stacey Warde, publisher of the Rogue Voice I worked at New Times as managing editor at the turn of the century, not long after 9/11, when the alternative weekly wasn’t yet 20 years old. Recently, I received an... (Continue reading)

18 SLO County contractors busted

Written on 28 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

In a local sting operation, the Contractors State License Board cited 18 San Luis Obispo County contractors for operating without a license and 17 for illegal advertising. On Aug. 17 and 18, undercover investigators set up a sting operation at... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man arrested in fatal hit and run

Written on 28 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Police arrested an Arroyo Grande man Sunday morning for allegedly driving into two people, and then fleeing the scene. One of the pedestrians died and the other is in critical condition. Shortly before 10 p.m., a dark colored sedan with... (Continue reading)

Police searching for suspect in Atascadero Walgreens robbery

Written on 27 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A man wielding a handgun robbed the Atascadero Walgreens late Thursday evening. Shortly before midnight, while several other people were checking out, a man wearing a black sweatshirt pointed a gun at a store clerk and demanded cash. The clerk... (Continue reading)

Mexican nationals tied to pot grow on Cuesta Grade

Written on 27 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

They divert water from our creeks, they are often armed and they apply toxic chemicals to their marijuana crops endangering the environment and the public. Illegal marijuana growers utilizing dangerous chemicals and violating environmental regulations have planted crops throughout San... (Continue reading)