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February, 2021

Judge blocks LA district attorney’s reform policies as unlawful

Written on 9 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A judge ruled on Monday against Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s policy of restricting the use of sentencing enhancements because it violates California law. The Los Angeles County Association of Deputy District Attorneys filed a civil lawsuit against Gascón... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay teacher had sex with a student, police said

Written on 8 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Morro Bay High School teacher was arrested Monday for allegedly having sex with an underage student and solicitation of a minor. After receiving an anonymous tip, Morro Bay police officers conducted a three week investigation into... (Continue reading)

Alleged drunk driver crashes in SLO on Superbowl Sunday

Written on 8 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An allegedly intoxicated driver crashed and severely damaged a car in San Luis Obispo Sunday night. At about 11:15 p.m., a 911 caller reported a crash at the roundabout on Tank Farm Road, according to the San... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria paying tourists $100 to visit

Written on 8 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In the aftermath of California’s second stay-at-home order, tourists who were quick to snap up a promotional offer are receiving $100 gift cards for booking short stays in the Santa Maria Valley. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man allegedly took his mother hostage

Written on 7 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 40-year-old Paso Robles man is in jail after allegedly holding his mother hostage while threatening to hill her with a knife on Friday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., the sister of Charles Courtemanche told police her brother was holding... (Continue reading)

Hate speech found on Cal Poly Jewish fraternity

Written on 7 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Cal Poly students found swastikas and other anti-Semitic graffiti in front of and on a Jewish fraternity house — Alpha Epsilon Pi — on Friday. The vandals damaged the fraternity on the Shabbat, a Jewish holy day that starts before... (Continue reading)

Counseling offered to Morro Bay students amid criminal investigation

Written on 6 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay High School administrators reached out to families on Friday afternoon, confirming an ongoing police investigation into former chemistry teacher Tyler Andree and offering students counseling. “Although we will not comment on individual personnel actions or... (Continue reading)

Supreme Court lifts Newsom’s indoor church service ban, allows restrictions

Written on 6 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected California’s ban on indoor religious services, ruling that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus order violates the public’s Constitutional right to the free exercise of religion. In the 6-3 decision, the court ruled that Californians... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus shutters elementary school in Paso Robles

Written on 6 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles school district officials closed the campus of Winifred Pifer Elementary School on Thursday after an undisclosed number of individuals tested positive for the coronavirus. During the closure, students will return to remote learning. The campus... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus deaths in San Luis Obispo County nearing 200

Written on 5 Feb, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

There were 95 coronavirus deaths in January in SLO County, surpassing the number of fatalities in 2020. With 17 new deaths during the past four days from COVID-19, there are now 194 locals who have lost their lives to the... (Continue reading)