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May, 2021

San Simeon officials facing litigation over failure to do their jobs

Written on 19 May, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE After repeatedly failing to vote yes or no on a requested hardship exemption, or agree to provide water, San Simeon Community Services District Board members have been named in a proposed lawsuit over an alleged taking. In... (Continue reading)

GoFundMe launched for San Luis Obispo officer wounded in shooting

Written on 19 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a successful GoFundMe campaign for the family of slain San Luis Obispo Police Detective Luca Benedetti, another fundraiser has been launched for the officer wounded in the same shooting. The new GoFundMe has raised nearly $20,000... (Continue reading)

Man critically wounded in another shooting in Santa Maria

Written on 18 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a man in Santa Maria early Tuesday morning, the second shooting in less than a week. Shortly after 4:30 a.m., a caller reported a shooting near a store entrance in the 1900... (Continue reading)

Newsom barred from imposing coronavirus restrictions on churches

Written on 18 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California has settled a lawsuit with Christian organizations over coronavirus restrictions placed on houses of worship, ending Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ability to close churches or limit their occupancy. [The Center Square] Last year, Liberty... (Continue reading)

Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero offering summer camp

Written on 18 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Summer camp returns to the Atascadero Zoo in 2021. After a year of primarily staying at home, children can learn through special animal meet and greets, keeper chats, crafts, zoo tours, games and more. Campers will learn about the world’s... (Continue reading)

SLO County cannot lift mask mandate until after June 15

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE Health officials announced Monday that California will not follow updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on wearing masks until possibly after June 15. “Following recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles couple charged after infant dies of a drug overdose

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested the parents of a 7-month-old girl after the infant died from ingesting fentanyl and methamphetamine, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson announced Monday. On Feb. 4, Shawn and Kayla Luhn reported their daughter Lilith... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest those accused in the death of a Paso Robles infant

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson and District Attorney Dan Dow will announce Monday afternoon arrests made over the death of a seven-month-old infant in Paso Robles. Authorities have yet to release additional details about the... (Continue reading)

Pro-Palestinian protesters march in San Luis Obispo

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 49 comments

Amid nationwide protests against Israel, demonstrators marched through downtown San Luis Obispo on Sunday in a show of support for Palestinians. [KSBY] Demonstrators called for the United States government to cut off all aid to the Israeli government and for... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes off-road vehicle enthusiasts file quiet title lawsuit

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to have portions of the Oceano Dunes dedicated for off-highway vehicle use, Friends of the Oceano Dunes filed a quiet title lawsuit on May 11 against multiple state and local government agencies. According to... (Continue reading)