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February, 2018

Fraudulent Facebook and Twitter scheme lands Montecito man in jail

Written on 8 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

FBI agents arrested a Montecito resident on Wednesday for allegedly running several fraudulent investment schemes, one related to Facebook and Twitter stock. [Cal Coast Times] Efstratios “Elias” Argyropoulos, 71, operated two Santa Barbara investment services firms – Prima Capital and... (Continue reading)

Oil drilling referendum rejected by SLO County

Written on 7 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday not to support a Surfrider Foundation’s resolution against offshore oil because it appeared redundant, unverified and without teeth. On Monday at about 4:30 p.m., a member of the Surfrider Foundation,... (Continue reading)

Large mixed-use development proposed for SLO

Written on 7 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

With two major housing developments currently in the works in San Luis Obispo, plans for a new high-density residential development with compact living quarters are expected to go before the city’s Architectural Review Commission next week. Initial plans call for... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors seek to sweeten Adam Hill

Written on 7 Feb, 2018 in Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor voted 4-0 Tuesday to bring back options for curtailing Supervisor Adam Hill’s threats and abuses against constituents. Hill was absent from the meeting. Specifically, the board is looking to develop a code... (Continue reading)

Body of missing man found at Port San Luis

Written on 6 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found floating in the water at Port San Luis on Jan. 31 as 40-year-old James Ross Calder of Avila Beach. [Cal Coast Times] Neighbors reported Calder missing on Jan.... (Continue reading)

Does Arroyo Grande need to reevaluate spending priorities?

Written on 6 Feb, 2018 in Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION By OTIS PAGE Both the mayor and the city manager of Arroyo Grande are soliciting comments on the city’s financial status. I suggest one way to respond to their request is to suggest that citizens look at the problem... (Continue reading)

Another Adam Hill blowup, this one over a Tribune opinion

Written on 5 Feb, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

Less than a month after losing the board chairmanship because of allegations of bullying and a lack of decorum, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill sent a string of Facebook messages chastising a Pismo Beach man over his commentary... (Continue reading)

Wrong-way DUI driver crashes truck in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 27-year-old Atascadero woman driving under the influence and in the wrong direction on Highway 101 crashed head-on into a pickup truck Sunday evening north of Paso Robles. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 7:15 p.m., Alexandra Gonzales was driving southbound... (Continue reading)

13-year-old Santa Maria boy shot by brother

Written on 4 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A Santa Maria teen is in jail after he shot and critically wounded his 13-year-old brother on Saturday afternoon, according to Santa Maria police. Police believe the shooting was accidental. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after noon, Santa Maria Police officers... (Continue reading)

Greg Clayton to challenge Ian Parkinson in sheriff’s race

Written on 4 Feb, 2018 in Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

Retired San Luis Obispo police officer and long time private investigator Greg Clayton announced Friday that he is running against San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson for the county’s top law enforcement seat. [Cal Coast Times] Following the death... (Continue reading)