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January, 2021

Can Paavo Ogren get San Simeon out of hot water?

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Under investigation for sole-sourcing large contracting jobs, conflicts of interest and applying for grants they were not qualified for, San Simeon Community Services District staffers selected Paavo Ogren to respond to the investigator. However, Ogren used to... (Continue reading)

Man killed in two car crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man was killed Friday evening in an accident on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 7 p.m., the man was driving a black Toyota Corolla near Stenner Creek Road that drifted off the... (Continue reading)

SLO County residents over 75 sign up for coronavirus vaccines

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

More than 4,000 San Luis Obispo County residents over the age of 75 signed up for their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, fully booking the county’s two vaccine clinics for next week. Residents over 75 can book appointments at... (Continue reading)

It’s time for San Luis Obispo officials to commit to slow growth

Written on 15 Jan, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER As I’m writing this, the San Luis Obispo City Council will be conducting a virtual community forum to help “shape cohesive priorities for San Luis Obispo’s future”. Though many of the permanent residents of SLO will... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council supports impeachment and removal of Trump

Written on 15 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting Thursday to send a letter to federal offices and other elected officials supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump and his removal from office. A draft... (Continue reading)

SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon accused of stomping on freedom of speech

Written on 15 Jan, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE Under fire for blocking just about anybody who disagrees with her, San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon took her Instagram page down, put it back up with everyone unblocked, and is now taking it down again. After... (Continue reading)

Atascadero yard sign accuses police officers of racism

Written on 15 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

After the residents of a home in Atascadero placed a sign in their yard accusing police officers of racism, Police Chief Bob Masterson responded with a statement on Facebook. The sign depicts an officer in his uniform during the day,... (Continue reading)

Atascadero stalker likely leaving prison early

Written on 14 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A serial stalker who one year ago received a nearly five-year sentence will likely be released from prison in April. Josiah James Johnstone, 36, of Atascadero, stalked, harassed and threatened multiple women. He was convicted of charges... (Continue reading)

Santa Ynez school closes after student tests positive for COVID-19

Written on 14 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District canceled in-person instruction and shut down its northern Santa Barbara County campus for the remainder of January after a student contracted coronavirus. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School students... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID-19 deaths reach 119, with eight more in two days

Written on 14 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

With eight new deaths over the past two days from COVID-19, there are now 119 confirmed deaths in San Luis Obispo County. During the past two days, 399 people tested positive for the  coronavirus in SLO County, bringing the county’s... (Continue reading)