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August, 2017

Prized eucalyptus tree chopped down at SLO High

Written on 8 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A eucalyptus known as the “Big Tree” has been chopped down at San Luis Obispo High School as part of a planned remodel of the campus, upsetting numerous members of the community. The old eucalyptus served as a gathering spot... (Continue reading)

Arsonists reportedly seen running from Lompoc brush fire

Written on 8 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire broke out in a Lompoc riverbed on Monday, and Lompoc police are now searching for two boys who are accused of starting the blaze. The blaze burned 2.2 acres in the riverbed near A Street and Central Avenue,... (Continue reading)

Vehicle plunges 300 feet off Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County

Written on 8 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Two men suffered major injuries but survived after their vehicle plunged about 300 feet off the side of a road in Santa Barbara County on Sunday. Shortly after 2 p.m., the vehicle went off Highway 154 near the Windy Gap.... (Continue reading)

No Brown Act violations found in Jim Hill investigation

Written on 7 Aug, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

An investigation into accusations that Arroyo Grande Mayor Jim Hill shared closed session information in violation of the Brown Act determined the accusation was unfounded. However, the report did find that Hill was involved in personnel matters and shared an... (Continue reading)

Katie Lichtig resigning as SLO city manager

Written on 7 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 63 comments

Following more than 7.5 years at the helm of San Luis Obispo’s city government, Katie Lichtig is departing the Central Coast for an executive role in Santa Monica. The city of SLO announced in a press release that Lichtig has... (Continue reading)

Marijuana company purchases California town

Written on 7 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A marijuana technology company has purchased an entire California town with the plan to transform it into a tourist destination for cannabis consumers. [CNN] On Thursday, Arizona-based American Green bought the Mojave Desert town of Nipton for a reported price... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay considering allowing two marijuana dispensaries

Written on 7 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

At a hearing on Tuesday, the Morro Bay City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing two medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the coastal city. A council subcommittee consisting of Councilman Robert “Red” Davis and Councilwoman Marlys McPherson has... (Continue reading)

Thief burglarizes Paso Robles Trailer Barn

Written on 6 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The owner of the Paso Roble trailer barn is asking the public to help identify a burglar who broke into the store early Saturday morning. The store’s surveillance cameras caught the thief in the act. “Hey friends and family of... (Continue reading)

Atascadero adding low-cost housing for farm workers

Written on 6 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

From low-income farm workers, the Corporation for Better Housing is now accepting applications for apartments at the Knolls at the Avenida in Atascadero. Located off Avenida Maria in south Atascadero, construction of the first phase of the 86 unit project... (Continue reading)

Did Russia hack the U.S. election?

Written on 5 Aug, 2017 in Featured, Opinion | 37 comments

By JAMES DUENOW Suppose the Russians stole the election for Trump. It would happen like this: They would bring in a group of their techie experts, perhaps a dozen or so. Having carefully studied the voting and election process, they... (Continue reading)