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August, 2018

Grover Beach man arrested in child sex sting

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

Arroyo Grande police arrested a Grover Beach man last month for trying to solicit sex from a 15-year-old girl he met online, who was actually an undercover cop, Commander Shawn Cosgrove said. [Cal Coast Times] After chatting with an undercover... (Continue reading)

Jackknifed truck blocks Highway 1 near Ragged Point

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A big rig truck has been blocking traffic on Highway 1 around the San Luis Oibspo-Monterey county line for several hours Wednesday. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 10 a.m., the semi truck jackknifed north of Ragged Point in Monterey County.... (Continue reading)

Controversial Morro Bay property may become mixed-use hotel project

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Embarcadero property in which former Morro Bay councilman and local restaurant owner George Leage had been living may become a mixed-use hotel project. [Cal Coast Times] The League family’s sushi restaurant Off the Hook at 833 Embarcadero Road is... (Continue reading)

Legislature passes Diablo Canyon settlement bill

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Following a state Assembly vote on Monday, local government agencies now just need a signature from California Gov. Jerry Brown in order to regain the $85 million Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant retirement settlement package that they previously had appeared to... (Continue reading)

Several people injured in gang violence in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

In separate incidents, one man was shot multiple times and another was stabbed multiple times in Santa Maria on Tuesday. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported a shooting in the area of Western Avenue and Battles Road. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

DUI driver tossed beer cans out of car, witnesses said

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A DUI murder trial began Monday with multiple witnesses testifying that a driver and one of his passengers were tossing beer cans out of their car while their 16-year-old female friend lay dying in the roadway on the Cuesta Grade.... (Continue reading)

FBI agents searching for man kidnapped in California

Written on 21 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

FBI agents are searching for a Santa Ana man who was kidnapped from a San Gabriel shopping center last month and held for $2 million ransom, according to a press release. [Cal Coast Times] On July 16, three men kidnapped... (Continue reading)

CHP rescues man holding on for his life near Ragged Point

Written on 21 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A CHP helicopter rescue team saved a man who became stuck Monday in an extremely precarious position on a cliff near Ragged Point. [Cal Coast Times] The man wandered off a trail while hiking in the morning from the beach... (Continue reading)

SLO County staff identifies eight rural areas for new housing

Written on 21 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will discuss Tuesday the possibility of new housing being built in eight unincorporated areas of the county ranging from west Paso Robles to southeast Nipomo. [Cal Coast Times] Last year, the board... (Continue reading)

Foster mother arrested after seriously injuring 1-year-old

Written on 20 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 1-year-old boy has been fighting for his life, and a foster mother has been arrested, following a mysterious incident that took place in a Central Valley foster home run by an allegedly abusive couple. [Cal Coast Times] In similar... (Continue reading)