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June, 2018

SLO man convicted of first-degree murder

Written on 7 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A San Luis Obispo jury convicted a man on Wednesday of first-degree murder in the case of a heated argument between roommates that turned fatal. [Cal Coast Times] Charles Chad Giese, 43, killed Walter Ernest Vallivero, 54, on Nov. 15,... (Continue reading)

Two bicyclists injured as charity ride passes through SLO County

Written on 7 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

As a charity bicycle ride passed through San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday, two riders suffered major injuries in separate accidents. One bicyclist broke his clavicle, while another suffered major head injuries and was knocked unconscious, according to the CHP.... (Continue reading)

Men steal $12,000 in merchandise from SLO store

Written on 6 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Two men allegedly used fraudulent credit cards to steal about $12,000 worth of merchandise from a San Luis Obispo home appliance store on Monday. [Cal Coast Times] The owners of Idler’s Home, located at 122 Cross Street, are asking for... (Continue reading)

Compton narrowly leading Paulding, supervisor race too close to call

Written on 6 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

On a night of landslide victories in hotly contested San Luis Obispo county races, one key election contest ended too close to call. [Cal Coast Times] With all precincts reporting, but not all votes counted, incumbent Supervisor Lynn Compton leads... (Continue reading)

Parkinson and Dow win in landslides despite Holland Family money

Written on 6 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

After facing multiple months of pressure to resign over the jailhouse death of Andrew Holland, both Sheriff Ian Parkinson and District Attorney Dan Dow won reelection Tuesday in landslide victories, defeating opponents backed by Holland’s family and its supporters. [Cal... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s numerous election winners and losers are…

Written on 5 Jun, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

An unusually competitive primary election cycle — containing hotly contested races for everything from county supervisor to superior court judge — has come to an end. Will the family of deceased SLO County Jail inmate Andrew Holland succeed in ousting conservative... (Continue reading)

Live coverage of seven contentious SLO County races

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

Editors Note: Cal Coast Times will have live updates on the results of local races, as well as some national coverage, starting shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m. In addition to revealing the results, CCN will be tracking... (Continue reading)

SLO police search for catalytic converter thief

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

A thief or thieves are targeting Honda Accords and Toyota Priuses in San Luis Obispo and stealing their catalytic converters. [Cal Coast Times] Between May 7 and June 4, a total of 23 catalytic converters were reported stolen in San... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande mayor’s state of the city

Written on 4 Jun, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by MAYOR JIM HILL The state of the City of Arroyo Grande is good. We have a highly dedicated staff working diligently for the betterment of our city. Financially, Arroyo Grande is better off than the vast majority of... (Continue reading)

iPhone thieves target SLO Apple Store and get away

Written on 4 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

About a week after police apprehended a serial iPhone thief following a burglary at the San Luis Obispo Apple Store, a new batch of suspects allegedly snatched a couple iPhones and got away. [Cal Coast Times] At about 2:15 p.m.... (Continue reading)