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November, 2019

Inmate overdoses at Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 20 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials are investigating the cause of an apparent overdose at Atascadero State Hospital on Tuesday. A patient reportedly overdosed on an undetermined substance. Investigators are attempting to determine the substance consumed, as well as the circumstances surrounding... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist trapped under truck in Nipomo

Written on 20 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist survived but suffered major injuries after colliding with a pickup and becoming trapped underneath the truck Tuesday evening in Nipomo. Shortly before 7 p.m., the motorcycle and pickup collided on the Tefft Street Bridge beside... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes closure could cost $100 million a year

Written on 19 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

By CCT STAFF The director of California State Parks agreed on Monday to permanently shut down approximately half of the camping area and about 5 percent of the riding area at the Oceano Dunes, at an Air Pollution Control District... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash in Paso Robles

Written on 19 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 83-year-old Southern California man died in a crash on Highway 46 in Paso Robles on Monday morning. Shortly after 9 a.m., a 2002 gray Buick and a 2001 red Ford Ranger collided at Highway 46 and... (Continue reading)

Victim asks SLO County judge to reopen criminal case

Written on 18 Nov, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Which is more important, a criminal defendant’s right to finality or a victim’s rights to be heard and informed? San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jesse Marino is currently pondering that question. [Cal Coast Times] Earlier... (Continue reading)

More than 200 people attend Kristin Smart vigil

Written on 18 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An estimated 250 people gathered in Arroyo Grande Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil meant to honor the memory of longtime-missing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart and apply pressure on the family of her suspected killer, as... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande Council cashing in on benefits

Written on 18 Nov, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER The Arroyo Grande City Council voted to increase their monthly stipends by sixty percent! On top of that, they agreed to award the mayor an additional $150 per month. It is their intention that these increases... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle two SLO County structure fires

Written on 18 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Fires broke out early Monday morning in both Arroyo Grande and Cayucos, with a business burning in the South County city and a home burning in the North Coast community, according to Cal Fire. At about 3... (Continue reading)

Teen threatens gun violence at Arroyo Grande High School

Written on 17 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By CCT STAFF Posing with what appeared to be a 1911 handgun, a 17-year-old male threatened to carry out acts of violence at Arroyo Grande High School. On Friday, the teen posted the threat of violence on social media. Throughout... (Continue reading)

Kenneth Schwartz, a true SLO visionary

Written on 17 Nov, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by T. Keith GURNEE On Oct. 19, we lost Kenneth E. Schwartz who served as one of Cal Poly’s most respected former professors in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Ken also served the city of San Luis... (Continue reading)