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March, 2017

Private schools versus public schools in SLO County

Written on 21 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

All parents want the best for their children. But what are the pros and cons of a private versus public school education? In San Luis Obispo County, there are three private schools that include elementary, junior high and high school:... (Continue reading)

Soldier from SLO dies in Afghanistan

Written on 21 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A United States Army soldier from San Luis Obispo died Sunday in Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class Robert Boniface, 34, died in a non-combat related incident in Logar Province, according to a Department of Defense press release. Boniface’s death is currently... (Continue reading)

Sibling tag team uses gun, pepper spray in Santa Maria robberies

Written on 20 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

During an early morning Santa Maria robbery, one brother pepper sprayed a male victim, and the other sibling hit him in the head with a handgun, according to the city’s police department. Moments later, the brothers allegedly robbed a female... (Continue reading)

Are fleeting architectural fads marring SLO?

Written on 20 Mar, 2017 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

By David Brodie, Allan Cooper, Sandra Lakeman, Jim Montero, Judy Rowe, Elbert Speidel and Mary White We have recently noticed that black and middle gray buildings are sprouting up all over San Luis Obispo. We are particularly concerned as fashion... (Continue reading)

Crime rising in SLO, but violent crime down

Written on 20 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Crime in San Luis Obispo increased by 11 percent in 2016, according to the city’s police department. Violent crime, however, decreased by 7 percent. On Friday, the San Luis Obispo Police Department issued a news release detailing 2016 crime statistics... (Continue reading)

Man accused of following women, masturbating in SLO

Written on 20 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A 26-year-old man who recently served a prison sentence in Los Angeles for robbery, allegedly followed several women in downtown San Luis Obispo, masturbated in public and solicited sex. [Tribune] On the evening of March, 10, John Kirk Hatley followed... (Continue reading)

Highway 1 bridge in Big Sur demolished

Written on 19 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

State crews demolished two sections of Pfeffier Canyon Bridge in Big Sur on Saturday. Last month, mud and rock slides caused unrepairable damage and the bridge was closed. Department of Transportation officials estimate it will take nine to 12 months to... (Continue reading)

CCN’s Dan Blackburn featured in National Geographic documentary

Written on 18 Mar, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A National Geographic documentary premiering this week probes the exploits of California’s most notorious water barons — with a focus on north San Luis Obispo County and Stewart and Linda Resnick. The documentary spotlights the reporting of... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay sea otter population expands

Written on 18 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The sea otter population in Morro Bay, which was almost decimated a decade ago, is thriving. The coastal community currently includes between 30 to 40 independent sea otters and up to 20 dependent pups. [SFGATE] Even though there are thriving... (Continue reading)

Did the county help a future Phillips 66 appeal?

Written on 17 Mar, 2017 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

By MICHAEL F. BROWN The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor’s reasons for denying the Phillips 66 permit will provide fertile ground for a reversal of that denial in the Superior Court. Last Tuesday the Board of Supervisors denied... (Continue reading)