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Tanker truck crashes on Highway 166, leaking oil into river

Written on 21 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A tanker truck transporting oil on Highway 166 overturned and crashed into the Cuyama River on Saturday, endangering the Santa Maria Valley groundwater basin, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Shortly after 6 a.m., the truck carrying 6,000... (Continue reading)

Police want the public to stop reporting people for walking outside

Written on 21 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Santa Maria Police Department is asking the public to stop reporting people for being outside their homes. On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all California residents to shelter at home in response to the coronavirus. The order took place... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police arrest three men for arson and theft

Written on 20 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Paso Robles police arrested the men who allegedly conspired to ignite a fire inside Lowe’s home improvement store Sunday night in order to create a distraction as they stole a pipe threader. Shortly after 8 p.m., a man entered the... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus cases up to 16 in SLO County

Written on 20 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo County health officials confirmed 16 cases of the coronavirus as of Friday afternoon, at a time most county residents are abiding by shelter at home rules. Of those who have tested positive for the virus: seven live... (Continue reading)

Trump shuts United States-Mexico border to non-essential travel

Written on 20 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Starting Saturday, tourists and shoppers will not be allowed to cross the United States-Mexico border. On Friday morning, the Trump Administration announced the closure of the border to all travel deemed non-essential. Earlier in the week, the same restriction was... (Continue reading)

Mistrial for Atascadero man accused of sexual assault

Written on 20 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The case of an Atascadero man accused of breaking into the apartment of a female Cal Poly student in 2017 and sexually assaulting her ended in a mistrial on Wednesday. [Tribune] However, Tryone Anderson was simultaneously being tried for a... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders statewide shelter in home order

Written on 19 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered all California residents to shelter at home in response to the coronavirus. The order takes effect immediately and will last until further notice. While specific details are not yet available, it is likely  Newsom’s... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus infections continue to soar, 13 in SLO County

Written on 19 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

There are currently at least 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County, up from seven case yesterday, according to the county health department. People from throughout the county haves tested positive for the virus. Five of the... (Continue reading)

Airline suspends its San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara routes

Written on 19 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By CCT STAFF Amid chaos in the airline industry and the closure of the Las Vegas strip, regional carrier Contour Airlines is suspending its service to both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Contour has been providing nonstop flights from... (Continue reading)

SLO County orders shelter at home, Adam Hill noticeably missing?

Written on 19 Mar, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By CCT STAFF Coronavirus cases are spreading. San Luis Obispo County residents are sheltering at home. And Board of Supervisor Chair Adam Hill is noticeably absent. Hill went silent shortly after the FBI raided his office last week. As the... (Continue reading)