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November, 2020

San Simeon officials knowingly deceived a grant provider

Written on 11 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) accused the San Simeon Community Services District of knowingly applying for a grant they were not eligible for, according to an Oct. 23 email rescinding the grant. The NFWF also... (Continue reading)

Shooting, standoff and arrest in Grover Beach

Written on 10 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fight between family members at a Grover Beach home led to an approximately six-hour police standoff on Monday, culminating with the arrest of an allegedly heavily armed man. First, a 911 caller reported a physical fight... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County Courthouse evacuated because of smoke

Written on 10 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Courthouse on Monterey Street in SLO is currently evacuated as firefighters search for the cause of smoke in the area of the law library. Shortly before 2 p.m., fire alarms rang and court personnel asked... (Continue reading)

Thief burglarizes Atascadero man’s home while he sleeps

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman allegedly broke into an Atascadero man’s home while he was asleep on Saturday and stole personal items, as well as a car. The resident at a home on the 7800 block of Constancia Street awoke... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly students continue to drive surge in coronavirus cases

Written on 9 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

By CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo County set a record for new coronavirus cases, with 128 people testing positive for the virus on Saturday, the majority of whom attend Cal Poly. During the past six days, SLO County reported 233... (Continue reading)

Antagonist injures several drivers during Trump rally in Santa Maria

Written on 9 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man who had been antagonizing supporters of President Donald Trump as they drove through Santa Maria was cited after he caused a three-car collision in the middle of the vehicle parade on Sunday. [KSBY] A group... (Continue reading)

FBI raids on 3 public officials target cannabis corruption

Written on 9 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Since the legalization of marijuana, unscrupulous government officials and employees have battled for a piece of California’s green-rush revenue, leading to multiple accusations and arrests for conflicts of interest, extortion and bribery. In late October, FBI agents raided the home... (Continue reading)

Two people shot in Santa Maria

Written on 9 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police are searching for gunmen following two shootings in the northern Santa Barbara County city in a span of about 45 minutes on Sunday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., several 911 callers reported shots fired... (Continue reading)

Three injured in head-on crash near San Luis Obispo

Written on 8 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Three people suffered minor to major injuries in a head-on crash on Los Osos Valley Road near Foothill Boulevard outside San Luis Obispo on Sunday, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 5 p.m., a black Jeep swerved into a turn... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit: Paso Robles officer raped and threatened victim

Written on 8 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By CCN STAFF A federal lawsuit filed against the Paso Robles Police Department claims an officer raped a victim and then threatened to have social services take her children if she told anyone. A motion to dismiss was denied, and... (Continue reading)