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January, 2020

Morro Bay police arrest armed felon

Written on 22 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By CCT STAFF Morro Bay police arrested a convicted felon early Sunday morning after a traffic stop revealed the man was in possession of a gun and drug paraphernalia. Shortly after 1 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle Jesse Franklin... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Grover Beach

Written on 22 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By CCT STAFF A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in Grover Beach on Tuesday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., callers reported a vehicle crashed into a man near the intersection of North Oak Park Boulevard and Brighton Avenue. First... (Continue reading)

Do you know this Grover Beach prowler?

Written on 21 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Grover Beach police are asking for the public’s help locating a man who was videotaped prowling early Monday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., cameras captured the suspect prowling around several closed businesses located in the 100 block of North 7th... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police searching for violent assailant

Written on 21 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF Arroyo Grande police are looking for an assailant who stabbed a man multiple times in the chest on Monday night, leaving the victim in critical condition. Shortly before 11 p.m., the suspect entered a home at 425... (Continue reading)

Beraud takes big campaign donations from controversial marijuana figures

Written on 21 Jan, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor candidate Ellen Beraud recently accepted $36,700 from donors affiliated with one marijuana business owner facing an abatement action by SLO County and another being sued by the state over marijuana taxes. The... (Continue reading)

Fuel truck crash shuts down Highway 41

Written on 21 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By CCT STAFF A fuel tanker crashed on Highway 41 Tuesday morning, resulting in a closure of the highway in both directions near the Cholame “Y.” Shortly before 6 a.m., a semi trunk loaded with gasoline crashed about 10 miles... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for the robber of a convenience store in Oceano

Written on 20 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies are looking for a man who robbed the Oceano Market on Monday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m., an Hispanic man wearing dark blue or black clothing and sunglasses entered the Oceano... (Continue reading)

Deputies rescue three people stranded near Soda Lake

Written on 20 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Authorities located three individuals over the weekend who were stranded in a vehicle near Soda Lake on the Carrizo Plain in Eastern San Luis Obispo County. [KSBY] On Saturday evening, a caller reported they had been stranded since Friday in... (Continue reading)

Breaking news on Kristin Smart expected soon

Written on 19 Jan, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The mother of Kristin Smart, the former Cal Poly student whose disappearance in 1996 remains unsolved, said authorities plan to announce a development in the case that could bring closure to the her family, according to the Stockton Record. Denise... (Continue reading)

Candidates took the gloves off during SLO County supervisor debate

Written on 19 Jan, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By CCT STAFF Two candidates with sharp contrasts; a focus on social services and the economy; and personal jabs. These were some of the notable moments at Wednesday’s San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors District 3 debate. Incumbent Supervisor... (Continue reading)