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Arroyo Grande man killed in Humvee accident at Fort Hunter Liggett

Written on 20 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Arroyo Grande man who was working as a civilian contractor for the United States Army was struck and killed by a Humvee at Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey County on Friday morning. Officials have released sparse information about the... (Continue reading)

Fresno gangsters fracture woman’s skull on Avila Pier

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

Amid a fight on the Avila Pier Friday evening, a gang member from the Fresno area threw a beer bottle that hit a 20-year-old Merced County woman in the head, fracturing her skull, according to the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

SLO County Planning Commissioner Dan Del Campo dies at 69

Written on 19 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Obispo County Planning Commissioner Dan Del Campo died Friday at his home in Oak Shores. He was 69 years old. In January, Supervisor John Peschong appointed Del Campo to the planning commission. Before joining the commission, Del Campo... (Continue reading)

Elderly woman killed in crash with semi-truck in Santa Maria

Written on 19 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A Santa Maria woman in her early 70s died Monday morning after crashing into the back of a semi-truck near Bonita Elementary School, according to the CHP. It is suspected the woman was speeding. [KCOY] Shortly before 4:30 a.m., the... (Continue reading)

Exclusive: Throat slashing victim tells his story

Written on 19 Jun, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 40-year-old San Luis Obispo woman allegedly lured a former boyfriend to a secluded location, began rubbing his shoulders, tilted his head back and cut his throat from one side to the other with a box cutter,... (Continue reading)

SLO bicyclist struck and killed while racing in Kansas

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

A 61-year-old San Luis Obispo bicyclist was struck and killed in Kansas Saturday night amid a bike race across the United States. Eric Fishbein was participating in the Trans Am Bike Race, which begins in Oregon and ends in Virginia.... (Continue reading)

Goleta man dies during dirt bike trip near Pozo

Written on 19 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Search and rescue personnel found a 57-year-old Goleta man dead after he was reported missing while dirt biking near Pozo on Sunday. Joseph Dean Echavarria appears to have died of natural causes, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s... (Continue reading)

Accident at Orcutt groomer leads to dog’s death

Written on 18 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s and Animal Services departments are investigating the death of a small dog during an afternoon grooming at a shop in Orcutt. Jeremy Miller took his two dogs, Crispy and Bella, for a grooming appointment at Dog-Gone... (Continue reading)

SLO woman arrested for slashing Atascadero man’s throat

Written on 18 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 40-year-old San Luis Obispo woman is in jail after allegedly slashing her boyfriend’s throat during a Saturday evening hike on Bishop Peak. The victim, a 55-year-old Atascadero man, was treated for his injury at a local hospital and released.... (Continue reading)

Are California Democrats manipulating the system?

Written on 17 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

Amid objections from Republican lawmakers, California Democrats slipped a provision into a budget related bill on Thursday that will help thwart an attempt to recall Josh Newman, D-Fullerton, further fanning allegation of wrongdoing by both parties. After Newman voted to... (Continue reading)