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December, 2020

How does Gov. Newson’s controversial stay-at-home order impact SLO County?

Written on 4 Dec, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order on Thursday that breaks the state into five regions that appear to have manipulated boundaries and will likely financially damage businesses in San Luis Obispo County because of cornavirus outbreaks... (Continue reading)

Second person killed Thursday on Highway 101 in SLO County

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle collided with a bicyclist on Highway 101 in Arroyo Grande Thursday afternoon, marking the second fatal crash of the day on the highway in San Luis Obispo County. The driver struck the bicyclist at approximately... (Continue reading)

SLO County judge rules in favor of wrongful death lawsuit

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A lawsuit filed against two men whose actions led to the untimely death of a resident at an independent living facility in San Luis Obispo can continue winding through the court system even though the death occurred... (Continue reading)

Monolith appears near hiking trail in Atascadero, quickly disappears

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shiny, metallic monolith appeared on Pine Mountain in Atascadero Wednesday, the third of its kind to pop up worldwide in recent weeks. Shortly after attracting international attention, the monolith disappeared, apparently after being taken down by... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly graduate accused of sexual misconduct

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against Jon Monett, a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo grad who went on to a prestigious career with the CIA, could derail a nonprofit he founded. [LA Times] In 2009, Monett launched “Quality of... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach overcharged a developer more than $1 million in fees

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge ordered the city of Pismo Beach to repay the developer of a storage facility more than $1 million for overcharging development impact fees. [New Times] Developer William Kendall sued Pismo Beach, claiming the city charged... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian hit in the fog on Highway 101 in SLO

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Update: Pedestrian hit and killed on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo. Original article: A pedestrian was hit on northbound Highway 101 at the Prado Road offramp early Thursday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly after 6 a.m., a 911... (Continue reading)

Californians facing stay-at-home orders as coronavirus cases surge

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

California set a record of 18,462 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, making it likely Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon intact a stay-at-home order for all counties in the purple tier, including San Luis Obispo County. On Monday, Newsom said new... (Continue reading)

Teen allegedly utilized a belt to kill an Arroyo Grande woman

Written on 2 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 18-year-old Fresno man allegedly used a belt to kill Jeanine Vore, 77, in her rural Arroyo Grande home on Friday. San Luis Obispo County prosecutors have charged Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles with murder and an enhancement for... (Continue reading)

San Simeon officials inundated with allegations of conflicts of interest

Written on 2 Dec, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE State and county agencies have mounted investigations into officials at the San Simeon Community Services District amid accusations of fraud and conflicts of interest. In early November, the California Department of Water Resources asked several agencies to... (Continue reading)