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August, 2020

One person shot, another stabbed in Santa Maria

Written on 10 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Santa Maria Police are searching for a gunman who shot a victim multiple times Saturday evening. At about 7:20 p.m., the gunman shot an adult victim near La Salle and Columbus drives. Prior to officers arriving at the scene, a... (Continue reading)

Appointment of SLO County officer as standby supervisor won’t work

Written on 10 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by MICHAEL NOLAN A request to review appointment of standby officers, listed as Item 4 on the consent agenda for the Aug. 11 San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, won’t work and may create another big problem... (Continue reading)

San Luis County Counsel seeking 20 percent pay raise

Written on 10 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By KAREN VELIE Less then one week after San Luis Obispo County administrators announced plans to eliminate 28 full-time positions because of a $26.3 million budget shortfall, the Board of Supervisors is set to approve a 21.38 percent increase in... (Continue reading)

The Cayucos coronavirus takeout nightmare

Written on 10 Aug, 2020 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  By DELL FRANKLIN I ran into Patrick down by... (Continue reading)

Man steals landscaping from SLO coffeehouse

Written on 10 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

With plans to increase customers through outdoor dining, the owners of the Kreuzberg coffeehouse on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo purchased a variety of potted plants to place around their parklet. However, Thursday evening a man snatched multiple plants,... (Continue reading)

Ventura County church hit with temporary restraining order

Written on 9 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A pastor at a Ventura County church said Friday that he plans to continue holding inside services, shortly after a judge issued a temporary restraining order baring indoor worship services. Rob McCoy, the pastor of Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande mayor accused of threatening staffer, opponent

Written on 9 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By CCN STAFF A former city manager and a resident considering a run for mayor both recently accused Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom of intimidation and making threats. Shortly before former Arroyo Grande Manager James Bergman resigned on April... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County breaks another coronavirus record

Written on 8 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

San Luis Obispo County broke its record for the highest number of patents with the coronavirus in the hospital, with 20 on Friday. During the past four days, SLO County reported 191 new coronavirus cases. Paso Robles leads with 53... (Continue reading)

Beverly’s Fabrics to close down after 48 years in SLO

Written on 8 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

After 48 years in business, Beverly’s Fabrics on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo is closing its doors in November. In about 100 days, the fabric and notions store is slated to close leaving 12 people out of a job.... (Continue reading)

Lompoc man arrested for trying to sell stolen Tom Petty-signed guitar

Written on 8 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Police officers conducted a sting in Lompoc on Friday in which they recovered a stolen guitar that was signed by Tom Petty and arrested a felon who was trying to sell it. Los Angeles Police Department detectives had been investigating... (Continue reading)