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April, 2021

Black man allegedly beaten during racist attack in Pismo Beach

Written on 23 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach Beach police are searching for four white males who allegedly assaulted a black man in an unprovoked, racist attack earlier this month. The city of Pismo Beach learned of the attack on Thursday through a... (Continue reading)

Two COVID-19 deaths in SLO County as case rates continue to rise

Written on 22 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

San Luis Obispo County reported two deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday as case rates per 100,000 increased from a seven day average of 7.2 to 7.4, according to California’s case statistics. During the past two days, SLO County reported 47... (Continue reading)

Attorney accuses Ruben Flores of moving Kristin Smart’s remains

Written on 22 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A lawsuit for infliction of emotional distress was filed against 80-year-old Rubin Flores on Thursday, alleging he helped move the remains of Kristin Smart from under his Arroyo Grande home in early 2020. Ruben Flores’ son Paul Flores is accused... (Continue reading)

Ruben Flores posts bail, released from the SLO County Jail

Written on 22 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande resident Ruben Flores posted bail and was released from San Luis Obispo County Jail late Wednesday night, hours after a judge lowered his bail amount from $250,000 to $50,000. Ruben Flores is the father of... (Continue reading)

Bail reduced for suspect in the Kristin Smart murder case

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Craig van Rooyen reduced bail for Ruben Flores from $250,000 to $50,000 on Wednesday afternoon, after prosecutors accused the 80-year-old man of knowing the location of Kristin Smart’s remains. Ruben... (Continue reading)

Former Arroyo Grande Police Chief Beau Pryor dead at 50

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Beau Pryor, Arroyo Grande’s former police chief, has died. He was 50 years old. Pryor, who was suffering from health issues, died on April 21. Capping a 26-year career with the Arroyo Grande Police Department, Pryor retired on July 9,... (Continue reading)

SLO County Board of Supervisors takes first step to split from waste agency

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors took the first step Tuesday to depart the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) in a 3-2 vote along party lines. Supervisor John Peschong made a motion to have county... (Continue reading)

Get the vaccination, Arroyo Grande restaurant will give you a free taco

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

You’ve gotten your vaccine and want to celebrate. Me and Z’s in Arroyo Grande is offering a free taco to anyone who can show proof they’ve received a vaccine, either the card or a photo of yourself getting the shot.... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach City Council appoints Daniel Rushing to the council

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Grover Beach City Council on Monday night selected Daniel Rushing, a local restaurant industry professional, to fill the seat recently vacated by Councilwoman Mariam Shah. Mariam Shah resigned from the Grover Beach council last month after... (Continue reading)

SLO County stuck in the COVID-19 red tier for two more weeks

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Expectations that San Luis Obispo County was headed into a less restrictive COVID-19 tier were dashed Tuesday as the county failed to meet the orange tier metrics two weeks in a row. Slightly higher case rates and lower testing numbers... (Continue reading)