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August, 2021

Post pandemic angst in Cayucos

Written on 3 Aug, 2021 in Discovered, Featured | 9 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man charged in fatal drunk driving accident

Written on 3 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A drunk driver crashed head-on into an oncoming vehicle near the Cholame “Y” Saturday night, killing a Santa Maria man, according to the CHP. Adan Reyes, 34, of Paso Robles was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram eastbound... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys two RVs in Paso Robles

Written on 3 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned two recreational vehicles in rural Paso Robles on Monday. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning in the 6300 block of Vista Del Robles. Firefighters arrived and found one RV engulfed... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested after shooting into the sand at Pismo Beach

Written on 2 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An allegedly intoxicated teen fired a gun into the sand at Pismo Beach on Sunday, according to the city’s police department. Joel Vela, 18, of Hanford was arguing with a woman on the beach at about 11... (Continue reading)

Secrets to SLO County marijuana mogul’s success, video

Written on 1 Aug, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s marijuana mogul Helios Dayspring, who dreamed of being on the cover of Forbes Magazine as the richest man in California, touts his successes in a short video he created in 2017. Last week,... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested following shooting in Santa Barbara

Written on 1 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN SWAT team member arrested a 14-year-old boy on Saturday over a shooting that happened a day prior in downtown Santa Barbara. [KSBY] At about 2 p.m. on Friday, 911 callers reported gunshots and a suspect with a... (Continue reading)

Vehicle exhaust sparks fire along Highway 46 near Paso Robles

Written on 1 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire started by exhaust carbon particles burned about 65 acres alongside Highway 46 near Paso Robles Saturday evening, according to Cal Fire. A caller reported the blaze burning at about 5 p.m. by Highway 46 and... (Continue reading)