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Motorcyclist killed in crash in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 18 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A motorcyclist collided with a Ford truck Friday afternoon in rural Arroyo Grande, killing one person, according to the CHP. Shortly before 3 p.m., the motorcyclist was headed westbound on Los Berros Road near Century Lane when he failed to... (Continue reading)

Wife accused of killing her husband in San Luis Obispo

Written on 17 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A 23-year-old San Luis Obispo woman is in jail after she allegedly shot and killed her 35-year-old husband on Thursday evening. Shortly after 9 p.m., 911 callers reported hearing a gunshot and a woman screaming at the Peachwood Apartments on... (Continue reading)

Legislative power versus legislative courage

Written on 17 Jul, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE California’s legislature is returning to session on July 27 to consider nine housing bills that will forever change every city, county, town, village and neighborhood for the worse. The force behind these developer-backed bills is... (Continue reading)

One person shot at San Luis Obispo apartment complex

Written on 17 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

One person suffered a gunshot wound or wounds Thursday evening at the Peachwood Apartments on Chorro Street in San Luis Obispo. Police have not yet identified a suspect or suspects or released the condition of the victim. Earlier today, the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County students will not return to school in the fall

Written on 17 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

All schools in San Luis Obispo County will begin the school year remotely, according to new rules Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out on Friday to help squelch the high rates of coronavirus infections. Schools, including private and charter, located in... (Continue reading)

Body found in Morro Bay identified, foul play not suspected

Written on 17 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Morro Bay police have identified the man found in the middle of a roadway early Monday morning as Matthew Martin Gardiner, 31, and officials now say foul play is not suspected in his death. [KSBY] Shortly before 3 a.m., a... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s unemployment rate continues to drop

Written on 17 Jul, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

BY CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate continues to decline — from a high of 14 percent in April to 11.5 percent in June, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. The county’s unemployment rate dropped to 11.5... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles approves funding for fire suppression in the Salinas Riverbed

Written on 17 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

In the aftermath of a riverbed blaze that destroyed two homes and damaged nine other structures, the city of Paso Robles is allocating new funds toward reducing fire risk in the Salinas Riverbed. At a special meeting Wednesday, the Paso... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest felon following a string of shootings

Written on 16 Jul, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Following an approximately nine-month-long string of shootings near Elks Lane in San Luis Obispo, officers arrested a felon on Wednesday, who is accused of possessing an AR-15 rifle and of shooting at a motorhome, an occupied residence and a water... (Continue reading)

Angry tirade at Paso Robles grocery store over face mask rules, video

Written on 16 Jul, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 62 comments

Customers at a Smart and Final in Paso Robles witnesses an ugly confrontation earlier this month when a man refused to wear a mask, and an employee insisted. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order on June 18 that... (Continue reading)