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Morro Bay nurse killed in Kern County crash

Written on 24 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 63-year-old Morro Bay woman and longtime nurse at a local hospital was killed in a car crash near Bakersfield earlier this month. Deborah Doubledee had worked for 29 years as a nurse at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay police identify couple found dead

Written on 24 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Morro Bay Police Department has identified Brian Keith Tuck, 47, and Angelica Ramos, 36, as the man and woman found dead inside a house early Monday morning. Police suspect that Tuck killed Ramos and then committed suicide, but investigators... (Continue reading)

Fight the drought with desalination

Written on 23 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 37 comments

By JORDAN CUNNINGHAM Despite last winter’s modest rainfall, California remains mired in its fifth year of drought. Sixty percent of the state has been categorized by the State Water Resources Control Board as being in “severe” or “extreme” drought. Hardest hit is the Central Coast and Central Valley,... (Continue reading)

California Supreme Court tosses case challenging teacher tenure

Written on 23 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

In a split decision, the California Supreme Court decided Monday that it will not hear a case challenging tenure and other job protections for public school teachers in the state. The decision constitutes a victory for California teacher unions. [LA... (Continue reading)

Four-year-old found in Morro Bay home with two bodies

Written on 23 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Morro Bay police officers found a 4-year-old child in a home where the dead bodies of a man and woman were discovered early Monday morning. The child was unharmed and is currently in the custody of family members. Police say... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande to rehire interim city manager at lower cost

Written on 23 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Arroyo Grande is again planning on rehiring Robert McFall to serve as interim city manager, and by chance, the city is expected to save some money. Earlier this month, the council approved an employment agreement with McFall, but complications stemming... (Continue reading)

Chimney Fire burns 52 structures, video

Written on 23 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

  The Chimney fire has burned 37,101 and is currently threatening several gated communities in the Nacimiento Lake area. The fire remains 35 percent contained. Late Monday afternoon, wind gusts of up to 20 mph pushed the fire northeast towards... (Continue reading)

Los Osos needs a change in leadership

Written on 22 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Here we go again; Los Osos Community Services District is looking for a new General Manager.  With 16 or so, under its collective 16 year-old belt, the district is asking for proposals from qualified individuals to... (Continue reading)

Don’t like Trump or Clinton? Here is an option

Written on 22 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 48 comments

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN Its election season and most folk assume that they have only one of three choices for president: vote for Trump, Clinton or stay home. But I suggest there is another alternative. First, a little background. For... (Continue reading)

Citizen’s tip leads to arrests in Grover Beach

Written on 22 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Grover Beach police seized guns and drugs Saturday after receiving a tip that two men were possibly using illegal narcotics in front of a business. Officers arrested both of the suspects, one of whom was a felon on probation. After... (Continue reading)