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August, 2020

Evacuations ordered, Pond Fire burns1550 acres and two structures

Written on 2 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Pond Fire, located in rural Santa Margarita and Creston, has burned 1,550 acres and two structures, according to Cal Fire on Sunday morning. The fire is currently 10 percent contained. San Luis Obispo County has ordered people to evacuate... (Continue reading)

Pond Fire burns 400 acres in rural Santa Margarita

Written on 1 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fast moving fire burning off Highway 58 in rural Santa Margarita has grown to more than 400 acres. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Pond Fire was spotted burning near the 3400 block of Kattacreek Road. Cal Fire... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission loses legal battle to Friends of Oceano Dunes

Written on 1 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A multiyear contentious legal battle ended Friday with a judge ordering the California Coastal Commission to pay Friends of the Oceano Dunes $252,726 for attorney’s fees and costs. In late 2017, the commission approved a large expansion... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s Dan Dow responds to questions about prosecuting worshipers

Written on 1 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

In response to questions from Tribune reporter Matt Fountain about why San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow said he would not prosecute people for singing in houses of worship, Dow provided his answers to CalCoastNews for the community... (Continue reading)