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Majority of Cal Poly fall sports suspended because of the coronavirus

Written on 30 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The majority of Cal Poly’s fall sports competition will not take place because of coronavirus concerns, following a decision Wednesday by the Big West Conference Board of Directors to postpone the upcoming season of athletic events for the remainder of... (Continue reading)

20 Santa Barbara County deputies, 3 inmate’s false positive coronavirus tests

Written on 30 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has determined that three inmates and 20 deputies who previously tested positive for the coronavirus, did not have the virus. As part of widespread testing of inmates and deputies during the past two weeks,... (Continue reading)

Man’s foot found in Templeton, three miles from where he lost it

Written on 29 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Though it may not be reattached, a man who survived a car crash with two severed legs may now have the opportunity to reunite with his missing foot — a body part that disappeared only to be found found nine... (Continue reading)

Another Templeton nursing facility home dies of coronvirus

Written on 29 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

One day after announcing two residents of a Templeton nursing facility died of coronavirus, health officials announced Wednesday another resident of Vineyard Hills Health Center in their 80s died of COVID-19. Five residents of the skilled nursing facility in Templeton... (Continue reading)

Acrimony south of Cayucos in Silver Lake

Written on 29 Jul, 2020 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  By DELL FRANKLIN These days, I’m actually receiving an... (Continue reading)

California Valley fire destroys 2 structures, 10 outbuildings

Written on 29 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Branch Fire in California Valley has burned 3,022 acres, two structures and 10 outbuildings. The fire is 50 percent contained. The fire broke out near Highway 58 and Soda Lake Road Tuesday afternoon, prompting authorities to conduct evacuations. Highway... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo mayor seeks growth through discomfort

Written on 28 Jul, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 62 comments

Opinion by San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon As I write this, civil rights legend and long-time U.S. Congressman John Lewis is being laid to rest. It seems fitting to honor the man who called us to “get in good... (Continue reading)

Two Templeton nursing home residents die of coronavirus

Written on 28 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Two elderly residents of a Templeton nursing facility, where there is a lingering coronavirus outbreak, died during the past day of COVID-19, health officials announced Tuesday. Both patients who died were in their 80s and had been living at Vineyard... (Continue reading)

California Valley fire burns 2,500 acres

Written on 28 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A fire broke out near Highway 58 in the California Valley Tuesday afternoon and burned more than 2,500 acres, prompting authorities to conduct evacuations. A 911 caller reported the blaze burning by Highway 58 and Soda Lake Road shortly after... (Continue reading)

Police searching for Santa Maria robbery victim and suspects

Written on 28 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Maria police are searching for both the suspects and the victim in a robbery at gunpoint that occurred earlier this month. Shortly before 11 p.m. on July 13, two suspects robbed a victim at gunpoint in the 400 block... (Continue reading)