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SLO to speed up rental inspections despite protests

Written on 19 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

The city of San Luis Obispo plans to complete 380 inspections of rental units by June 30. City officials are proceeding with the controversial program, even though two council members say it must stop and numerous residents say it is... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita home searched for evidence of a homicide

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff detectives searched a home Wednesday on the 2200 block of I Street in Santa Margarita looking for evidence about a missing man who officers suspect is a victim of foul play. On Feb. 26, Jared... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 500 acres at Camp Roberts

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire that started Wednesday afternoon at Camp Roberts has burned about 500 acres. Cal Fire is assisting Camp Roberts in fighting the fire from the air and the ground. The fire is burning grass and oak woodlands. The fire... (Continue reading)

John Peschong is the clear choice for District 1

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by JAN HOP San Luis Obispo County is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Residents are passionate about preserving SLO’s unique way of life for ourselves and for the many generations to come. That is why... (Continue reading)

Poll shows Arnold with big lead over Michielssen

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By CCN STAFF The race for the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat looks like its incumbent Supervisor Debbie Arnold’s to lose. Among decided voters, Arnold holds a 22-point lead over rival Eric Michielssen, according to a new... (Continue reading)

State Treasurer John Chiang announced bid for governor

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

State Treasurer John Chiang announced Tuesday that he will run for governor. Chiang is the second state office holder to join the 2018 race to replace Gov. Jerry Brown. California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is already fundraising for the... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria to target rowdy homeless at bus stops

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The Santa Maria City Council voted unanimously for an ordinance that will allow rangers and officers to cite, fine and even arrest homeless people who sleep, loiter or cause disturbances at bus stops. City officials say they have received complaints... (Continue reading)

SLO County golf course running a $500,000 deficit

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

The recent drought coupled with state prison realignment is causing the Dairy Creek Golf Course at El Chorro Regional Park to turn brown. But, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is planning on injecting cash into the course... (Continue reading)

Homeless coalition seeking artists and sponsors

Written on 17 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

Five Cities Homeless Coalition staff and volunteers are busy planning the fifth annual Empty Bowls Community Luncheon to benefit those facing homelessness and poverty in southern SLO County. The 2016 event is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 22, and will again be... (Continue reading)

Pipeline company facing criminal charges over Refugio oil spill

Written on 17 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A California state grand jury has indicted Plains All American Pipeline and one of its employees over last year’s oil spill in Santa Barbara County. The company announced the indictment in a press release Tuesday morning. The indictment contains a... (Continue reading)