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August, 2020

One person killed, another injured in Arroyo Grande fire

Written on 23 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

One woman died and another was injured in a mobile home fire in Arroyo Grande Saturday night. The women’s dog also died in the fire. Shortly before 11 p.m., a neighbor reported the fire burning at the Grande Mobile Manor... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande City Council votes against November election

Written on 23 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council Grande voted 5-0 to cancel their local election at an Aug. 18 special meeting. If elected officials run unopposed, the city does not generally hold an election. During the filing period that ended on Aug.... (Continue reading)

Witness describes Nipomo shooting incident

Written on 22 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By RICHARD BASTIAN A Central Valley man died in a gun battle with CHP officers and San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies in Nipomo on Friday afternoon following an argument with a woman, according to a man who witnessed the... (Continue reading)

Law enforcement kill Nipomo shooting suspect

Written on 21 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

By RICHARD BASTIAN A gunman was killed during a shootout with San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies and CHP officers in the Vons parking lot in Nipomo on Friday afternoon, Sheriff Ian Parkinson said. Shortly before noon, the gunman, who... (Continue reading)

Active shooter in Nipomo, deputies converging on Vons parking

Written on 21 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A gunman fired shots in the Vons parking lot in Nipomo Friday morning, and numerous law enforcement officers are converging on the scene. Shortly before noon, the gunman fired shots in the Vons parking, which is located at 520 W.... (Continue reading)

Local Democratic Party supports Tianna Arata, blames sheriff

Written on 21 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 86 comments

Statement from the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party The San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party (SLOCDP) is deeply disturbed by the San Luis Obispo Police Department’s recommended charges against Black Lives Matter activist Tianna Arata. We call on District... (Continue reading)

Arsonist accused of starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur

Written on 21 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Shortly after the start of the Dolan Fire near Big Sur Tuesday night, detectives arrested a Fresno man for allegedly causing the blaze. The Dolan Fire has burned 8,500 acres and is 0 percent contained, as of Friday morning. The... (Continue reading)

Black Lives Matter protests cost SLO County more than $800,000

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

An accounting of personnel costs shows law enforcement agencies in SLO County, along with one state agency, have spent an estimated total of $825,000 on policing Black Lives Matter protests, an amount that could rise considerably. [Tribune] Following the May... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County air quality ranges from unhealthy to moderate

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Air quality in San Luis Obispo County ranges from unhealthy to moderate because of wildfires burning in Monterey County. Health officials are asking residents to stay indoors as much as possible, close windows, set vents to recirculate, avoid strenuous outdoor... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County’s largest drug bust ever

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested 33 people and seized 3,164 pounds of methamphetamine Wednesday morning, in  the largest drug seizure in the history of Santa Barbara County. Following an extensive investigation, shortly after 3 a.m., law enforcement personnel intercepted a... (Continue reading)