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Poor planning is destroying SLO

Written on 28 Jul, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

Opinion by Ben DiFatta I was driving through San Luis Obispo at about 2 p.m.on a Thursday on my way to a doctor’s visit when I hit just about every red light making me almost late for my appointment. I... (Continue reading)

Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen Cal Fire Truck

Written on 28 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man accused of stealing a Cal Fire truck, and involvement in a theft in Pismo Beach, led police on a high-speed chase before he was arrested at gunpoint near Vandenberg Air Force Base Friday afternoon. [Cal Coast Times] On... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man stabs his brother in the back, arrested

Written on 28 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Paso Robles police arrested a 20-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly stabbing his brother in the back. [Cal Coast Times] An argument between Matthew Meyer and his 18-year-old brother turned into a fight and the police were called. Matthew Meyer... (Continue reading)

SLO History Center needs to get back on track

Written on 27 Jul, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

Opinion by A.Z. Duesenberg Open letter to SLO County supervisors Debbie Arnold and Lynn Compton: I am writing due to the deplorable state of the History Center of San Luis Obispo County which is largely funded by SLO County taxpayers. The... (Continue reading)

Second find of human remains discovered in Isla Vista

Written on 27 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Investigators found two batches of human remains this week in and around the ocean in Isla Vista. Authorities have indicated the remains may belong to the same person. [Cal Coast Times] On Tuesday evening, a head and torso were found... (Continue reading)

Santa maria police arrest three for murder

Written on 27 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Maria police have arrested three men who are accused of involvement in an apparently gang related murder that occurred last September. [Cal Coast Times] Early in the morning On Sept. 3, 2017, Edward Ramirez, 19, was shot and killed... (Continue reading)

Three people displaced in Atascadero apartment fire

Written on 27 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire broke out in a two-unit apartment building in Atascadero Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the structure being tagged and three residents being displaced. [Cal Coast Times] At about 1:15 p.m., the fire sparked around the back patio of one... (Continue reading)

Man taunts officers in chase from Pismo Beach to Cal Poly

Written on 26 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A driver led officers on a bizarre chase Thursday morning that began in Pismo Beach and went all the way to the edge of the Cal Poly campus, yet by in large, remained within the speed limit and in compliance... (Continue reading)

County supervisor criminally charged for marijuana vote

Written on 26 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Amid allegations that multiple public officials in California have financially benefited through their support of marijuana businesses, the Kern County District Attorney’s Office filed two conflict of interest charges against a county supervisor for conflicts of interest. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)

Description of suspect who killed elderly Santa Maria man released

Written on 26 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

More than a month after a surprising murder at a senior living facility, Santa Maria police have released a description of the suspected killer. Police are searching for a Hispanic man between the ages of 30 and 40. [Cal Coast... (Continue reading)