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While fleeing police in Atascadero, suspect crashes into a tree

Written on 15 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A man whom police are struggling to identify led officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle  on Tuesday. He then crashed into a tree, fled by foot, but was ultimately arrested. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 1 p.m., a... (Continue reading)

Man allegedly plundered Nipomo farm, sold avocados to restaurants

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a 37-year-old man on Sunday for allegedly stealing avocados from a Nipomo farm. [Cal Coast Times] Christian Lara Medrano of Santa Maria allegedly pilfered avocados from the Suey Ranch on Bull Canyon Road.... (Continue reading)

Jury awards $2 billion in Roundup cancer case

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A California jury awarded more than $2 billion to a couple who claimed they contracted cancer from using the weed killer Roundup. [NPR] The Alameda County jury awarded the more than $2 billion in damages in a verdict against Monsanto,... (Continue reading)

SLO County official resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE Daniel “Colt” Esenwein resigned as director of the San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment made by several female employees, according to county sources. [Cal Coast Times] During the... (Continue reading)

SLO film festival targeted amid outage over ‘racist’ movie

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Outrage over a movie in which a white man pretends to be a black female radio host drew allegations of racism and a response from the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, which social media users accused... (Continue reading)

Parent’s of deceased Cal Poly student call off picket of Laetitia Winery

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The family of the Cal Poly student who was killed in a crash at a dangerous South County intersection has called off plans to picket outside Laetitia Winery this week, yet a boycott of the wine tasting destination is ongoing.... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit delaying closure of dangerous Arroyo Grande intersection unacceptable

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by JAMES GRANT A lawsuit filed by a winery company that put on hold the El Campo and US 101 safety improvements that were to be started on May 13, came as an unexpected and crushing disappointment to us.... (Continue reading)

Laetitia Winery owners respond to criticism over lawsuit

Written on 13 May, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

Opinion by Terry Wheatley, president of Vintage Wine Estates Open letter to the San Luis Obispo County Community: We have heard your voices and want to open up a conversation about the closure of the four crossings, inclusive of the... (Continue reading)

Grass fire ignites near Paso Robles apartment complex

Written on 13 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A vegetation fire broke out Saturday afternoon near a Paso Robles apartment complex, but firefighters quickly contained the blaze. [Cal Coast Times] At about 2 p.m., the fire was spotted in the area of 1203 Alamo Creek Drive and near... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach Police Chief takes sides in church ownership dispute

Written on 13 May, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach Police Chief John Peters authorized officers to arrest members and the pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church if they attempted to enter the church property. It was the latest development in a battle over ownership... (Continue reading)