February, 2017

CHP officer fires shot in roadside brawl near Camp Roberts

A high-speed chase on Highway 101 morphed into a roadside brawl near Camp Roberts that involved a CHP officer firing a shot at a suspect. The officer feared for his life after being attacked with a “shiny object,” according to... (Continue reading)

SLO gas and water leaks cause evacuations

Both gas and water lines ruptured along Bridge Street in San Luis Obispo Friday morning. The gas and water leaks prompted evacuation orders. [KSBY] Shortly after 7 a.m., people began reporting the ruptures. San Luis Obispo police officers responded to... (Continue reading)

The perils of approving a marine sanctuary

OPINION by STEVEN L. REBUCK The word sanctuary has a nice sound. A holy place or natural retreat for animals. Add marine. Marine sanctuary. A safe place for Dory. Add Native Americans. It’s a trifecta: Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.... (Continue reading)

Did off-roaders go missing near Pozo?

After intercepting a radio broadcast in which three people were heard asking for help, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office launched a search in a forested area southwest of Pozo. Search crews did not locate anyone, and it is... (Continue reading)

Supervisors oppose marine sanctuary following contentious debate

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to oppose the creation of a Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary after listening to approximately 100 people voice their opinions for and against the proposed sanctuary. Supervisors Debbie... (Continue reading)

Couple evacuated from home that could fall into Atascadero Creek

An elderly couple’s home is teetering on the edge of falling into the Atascadero Creek. John Shaydak, 71, and Erna Shaydak, 86, have lived in the Ensenada Avenue house for 46 years, according to a GoFundMe page created by their... (Continue reading)

Man and woman found passed out with drugs in stolen car

A pair of alleged thieves conked out in a stolen car Sunday afternoon in the 3000 block of Broad Street in San Luis Obispo, according to the city’s police department. Around 2 p.m., a caller reported to police that a... (Continue reading)

Robber snatches wallet and flees in Templeton

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who got away after pulling off a strong arm robbery in Templeton Wednesday morning. Around 9 a.m., the suspect walked up to a man who was getting an... (Continue reading)

8 Valentine’s Day recipes from Spencer’s Fresh Markets

Love is in the air with the following romantic dinner and dessert recipes from Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria. Nutella and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Ingredients: 3 large eggs 2/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla pinch... (Continue reading)

Is the SLO City Council ignoring public input?

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the San Luis Obispo City Council denied an appeal of the city’s Architectural Review Committee’s Dec. 5th approval of 22 Chorro Street. Before their vote, the council received 48 letters of support... (Continue reading)