Home  »  Archives

2016

Phillips 66 appeals rail spur denial

Written on 22 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Phillips 66 appealed the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission’s denial of its rail spur project to the county Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, the last day the company could challenge the commission’s denial. In its request, Phillips 66 is... (Continue reading)

PG&E has done enough for SLO County

Written on 22 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN The California Public Utilities Commission held a public meeting this week giving interested parties the opportunity to present their thoughts to commissioners who are considering the Joint Proposal, an agreement between PG&E, several environmental groups and... (Continue reading)

Candidate differences highlighted during Los Osos debate

Written on 22 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Los Osos Community Services District Board hopefuls showed their differences and experience levels at the Oct. 20 debate hosted by the League of Women Voters Five candidates are running for two seats on the Los Osos board. Candidates Julie Tacker,... (Continue reading)

California senator sentenced to 42 months in prison for bribery

Written on 22 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Former California State Senator Ronald Calderon, who accepted bribes to push legislation,  was sentenced Friday to three and a half years in federal prison. Ron Calderon, 59, of Montebello, pleaded guilty in June to one count of mail fraud. He admitted... (Continue reading)

Carbajal and Fareed get testy at Cal Poly debate

Written on 21 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

During a debate rife with personal attacks and leading questions, Democrat Salud Carbajal showed he does not intend to stop discussing Republican Justin Fareed’s supposed support for presidential candidate Donald Trump. Fareed revealed he cannot name anything about Carbajal which... (Continue reading)

SUV slams into Atascadero doctor’s office

Written on 21 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

An oversized visitor made a surprise appearance inside an Atascadero pediatrics office Thursday afternoon. A Dodge Durango SUV slammed into and through the exterior wall of Patterson and Tedford Pediatrics and came to a rest in the lobby of the... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man arrested after 11-hour standoff

Written on 21 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

After a Nipomo man allegedly beat his wife, he barricaded himself in his home during an 11-hour standoff with San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies. The suspect, who was reportedly armed with a knife, remained closed up inside his house... (Continue reading)

Honesty and independence matter, vote for Dan Carpenter

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by SAM BLAKESLEE After long and careful thought, I’ve decided to endorse Dan Carpenter in the District 3 supervisor race, the district in which I reside. It wasn’t an easy decision because this race has become highly contentious. Many... (Continue reading)

Government continues to scam taxpayers

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by LAURA MORDAUNT Right now in Sacramento, the men and women you sent there to protect you will be asked to vote after the Nov. 8 election to formalize the removal of road repair and maintenance money from us.... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council fails again

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 33 comments

OPINION by LINDA STEDJEE Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility (WRF) project costs are approaching $3 million, but there is little to show for all that money. The city hasn’t even bought land to put the plant on, the new design... (Continue reading)