2019

SLO man killed in DUI crash identified

By CCT STAFF The California Highway Patrol has identified the man killed Sunday in a DUI crash on Highway 227 between San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande as 72-year-old Terry Tilton. At about 6 p.m., Chelsea Stiles, 26, of Arroyo... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach marijuana shop stolen by partners, lawsuit claims

By KAREN VELIE Besieged with allegations of pay-to-play, perjury, and illegal possession of marijuana for sale, the owners of 805 Beach Breaks in Grover Beach entered into an agreement to sell their business. And currently, a principal in the business... (Continue reading)

Thieves snatch hemp from grow in Orcutt

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two Santa Maria men allegedly stole a car, which they then used as a getaway vehicle when they plundered a hemp grow in Orcutt on Sunday afternoon. [KSBY] At about 2 p.m., a security guard reported a... (Continue reading)

Reckless driver allegedly kills one person near San Luis Obispo

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 22-year-old woman was allegedly driving recklessly Sunday evening on Highway 227 between San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande when she struck two vehicles, killing one person. [KSBY] At about 6 p.m., the woman was traveling northbound... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara man accused of flashing children

By CCT STAFF Santa Barbara police arrested a 31-year-old  man on Saturday who illegally exposed himself to several female juveniles on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Shortly after noon, multiple people called 911 to report a man had exposed... (Continue reading)

Central Coast man accused of having sex with 11 teens

By CCT STAFF A 52-year-old school yearbook consultant pleaded not guilty last week to 31 criminal counts, as the number of teens he allegedly engaged in sex with has risen to 11, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.... (Continue reading)

Red-legged frog slows another SLO County sewer project

By CCT STAFF For the second time this month, a major sewer construction project in San Luis Obispo County is delayed after a red-legged frog was spotted nearby. [Cal Coast Times] For years, the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation... (Continue reading)

Why is Andy Caldwell running for Congress?

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Something happened that has caused me to do something I never intended to do, and that is declare my candidacy to be your representative in Congress. It all has to do with Ronald Reagan’s famous words,... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara home struck by gunfire on Thanksgiving

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman fired shots at a Santa Barbara home Thursday evening. No one was injured in the shooting. [KCOY] At about 9:30 p.m., shots tore into a house on the 900 block of Alisos Street. A home... (Continue reading)

Happy hour at Happy Jack’s in Morro Bay

Editor’s Note: The following series of tales from behind the bar, “Happy Jacks Saloon: The Last Morro Bay Fisherman’s Dive,” to be posted bi-weekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. The following... (Continue reading)