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November, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over attending dinner party

Written on 14 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Gov. Gavin Newsom allegedly broke one of his own coronavirus guidelines by attending a posh dinner party held in celebration of the 50th birthday of a lobbyist who is one of his advisers. [SF Chronicle] On... (Continue reading)

SLO County prosecutors squabble over protests, racism

Written on 14 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Reflecting community discord, employees of the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office have conflicting views on law enforcement, racism and the BLM protests, according to an email string released by District Attorney Dan Dow on Friday.... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus cases climbing at Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 13 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

There are now more than 90 patients and staffers who have tested positive for the coronavirus at Atascadero State Hospital (ASH), with 42 in the past 14 days, according to the California Department of State Hospitals. In the latest outbreak,... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College trustee refuses to step down

Written on 13 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 48 comments

After listening to dozens of community members ask for his resignation while claiming he is racist and homophobic, Cuesta College Board President Peter Sysak on Thursday refused to resign. Elected in 2014 to the Cuesta College board, Sysak is a... (Continue reading)

Nearly 1,000 Cal Poly students quarantined because of Covid-19

Written on 12 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By CCN STAFF There are nearly 1,000 Cal Poly students in isolation or under quarantine because of an outbreak of coronavirus cases. An outbreak that is likely to force San Luis Obispo County into a more restrictive tier. There are... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly grad to pilot SpaceX flight

Written on 12 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Cal Poly graduate is expected to pilot a flight to space this weekend. Victor Glover, a Cal Poly engineering alumnus, will pilot SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch Saturday in Cape Canaveral, Florida.... (Continue reading)

SLO pays $70,000 after officer shoots and kills family pet

Written on 12 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE The city of San Luis Obispo agreed to settle a claim from a couple who alleged a police officer shot and killed their dog without provocation. The city agreed to pay a $70,000 settlement while refusing to... (Continue reading)

California lawmaker wants to decriminalize psychedelics

Written on 12 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A California lawmaker announced he plans to introduce legislation that would decriminalized psychedelic drugs. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) stated on Twitter psychedelics have been shown to have medicinal value treating depression, PTSD and other conditions.... (Continue reading)

Assemblyman Cunningham and Addis’ statements on the race

Written on 11 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham appears to have won reelection for his California Assembly District 35 seat against challenger Dawn Addis, 55.1 percent to 44.9 percent. Statement from Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham I am honored that the voters have elected me to a... (Continue reading)

Raging fire destroys home in Paso Robles

Written on 11 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a single-family home in Paso Robles early Wednesday morning. A 911 caller reported the blaze at a home at 517 Sims Ave at approximately 1:35 a.m. Three people managed to escape the house and... (Continue reading)