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Santa Barbara dive boat captain charged with 34 counts of manslaughter

Written on 2 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the captain of the Santa Barbara-based dive boat that burst into flames in 2019, killing 33 passengers and one crew member, on 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter. The grand jury alleges Jerry Nehl... (Continue reading)

Developers to build 296 multi-unit dwellings in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A venture capital firm has divulged plans for the construction of a multi-family neighborhood on the former Dalidio property in San Luis Obispo, now owned by developer Gary Grossman and known as San Luis Ranch. Development firm... (Continue reading)

Central Coast markets accused of $3.8 million food stamp fraud

Written on 1 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The owner of several butcher shops in the Oxnard area conspired to fraudulently accept more than $3.8 million worth of state and federal food stamps over an approximately three-year period, according to Ventura County prosecutors. [VC Star]... (Continue reading)

Oceano man killed in crash identified

Written on 1 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The man killed in a crash on Los Berros Road in Arroyo Grande on Monday has been identified as Robert Radtke, 65, of Oceano, according to the CHP. Shortly after 6 p.m., Radtke was towing a utility trailer northbound on... (Continue reading)

One person killed in rollover crash in Arroyo Grande

Written on 30 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in rural Arroyo Grande Monday evening. Shortly before 6:25 p.m., a vehicle rolled over on Los Berros Road near Gus Way, killing one person. The collision left debris scattered... (Continue reading)

Self-driving taxis gain approval in California

Written on 30 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved two new programs that will allow companies operating autonomous vehicles to run driverless ride-hailing services. [The Verge] Driverless ride-hailing services, also referred to as robotaxis, presently exist in a couple jurisdictions in... (Continue reading)

Is California planning for a third Cal Poly?

Written on 30 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The CSU system is looking to Humboldt State University to become the third Cal Poly in the state system, which could result in less impaction at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, Cal... (Continue reading)

Court overturns judgement against California Coastal Commissioners

Written on 29 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A California appeals court on Monday overturned a state court ruling that found five California Coastal Commission board members, including Pismo Beach Councilman Eric Howell, had violated conflict of interest regulations, leading to $45,000 in civil penalties... (Continue reading)

Teen charged with murder in killing of elderly woman in Arroyo Grande

Written on 28 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A Fresno teen is charged with killing a 77-year-old woman at her home in rural Arroyo Grande on Friday afternoon. While responding to reports of a possible trespass at a home on the 2000 block of Chamisal Lane, deputies found... (Continue reading)

Shark attacks California woman off beach in Maui

Written on 28 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 35-year-old California woman is in stable condition after a shark attacked her on Thanksgiving while she was swimming in the ocean off a beach in Hawaii. Shortly before 3 p.m., the woman was swimming about 100 yards off Honokowai... (Continue reading)