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Caren Ray favors developers over residents

Written on 15 Oct, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Caren Ray, candidate for mayor of Arroyo Grande, says one of her “visions” for the city is to take the uncertainty out of development; making it easier for developers to get their projects through the process.... (Continue reading)

PG&E shuts off power to preempt wildfires

Written on 15 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Tens of thousands of California residents found their power shut off Sunday or Monday as a result of a surprise preemptive move to curtail wildfires by PG&E. [Cal Coast Times] The utility shut off power in extreme fire-risk areas of... (Continue reading)

Heritage Ranch mobile home destroyed by fire

Written on 15 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire completely destroyed a mobile home in Heritage Ranch early Monday morning, according to Cal Fire. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after midnight, a caller reported a fire at 2395 Little Creek Lane near Lake Nacimiento. Firefighters contained the blaze... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man allegedly punches political canvasser, video

Written on 14 Oct, 2018 in Featured, Screening Room, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

A Paso Robles man allegedly assaulted a Cal Poly student who was going door-to-door canvasing for Congressional candidate Justin Fareed. [Cal Coast Times] Late last month, Isaac Schick, 21, knocked on the home of Bart Charles on Bel Air Place... (Continue reading)

Protect SLO, oust Heidi Harmon and Carlyn Christensen

Written on 13 Oct, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by JIM DUENOW San Luis Obispo needs a new mayor and city council. In the 50 plus years that I have lived and practiced law in SLO, this is the most important election I can remember. Our city now... (Continue reading)

Nipomo spa owner accused of running a brothel

Written on 13 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

After conducting a sting this week, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives discovered a Nipomo spa is doubling as a prostitution business, according to the sheriff’s department. [Cal Coast Times] Recently, the sheriff’s office received an anonymous tip that employees... (Continue reading)

Who is shooting protected birds in Oceano?

Written on 13 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

State investigators are looking for the person who illegally shot and wounded several California Gulls with metal darts over the last month at the Oceano Dunes, according to Pacific Wildlife Care. [Cal Coast Times] California Gulls are native to western... (Continue reading)

Money laundering claims linked to illegal out-of-state marijuana sales

Written on 12 Oct, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

Editors Note: Since the legalization of marijuana, allegations of bribery, human trafficking, black market sales and money laundering have surfaced. The issues involved are complex and the profits are huge. Several public officials are accused of accepting bribes and entering... (Continue reading)

Fearmongering over fracking confuses voters

Written on 12 Oct, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by JOANIE BROWN There is no fracking in San Luis Obispo County, and even Measure G supporters admit that the county’s geology doesn’t support fracking. What Measure G will do is shut down existing oil and gas production in... (Continue reading)

Bay Area gang members allegedly burglarized Pismo Beach homes

Written on 12 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A crew of Bay Area gang members allegedly burglarized Pismo Beach homes this summer and stole items including jewelry and cash, according to the city’s police department. [Cal Coast Times] In July, multiple daytime burglaries occurred in unoccupied homes in... (Continue reading)