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November, 2021

SLO County COVID-19 cases drop slightly, six additional deaths

Written on 2 Nov, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County reported six new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, and a decrease in new cases from a daily average of 46 on Friday to 41 on Tuesday. Those who recently succumbed to the virus range... (Continue reading)

Who is responsible for cost of Morro Bay landslide?

Written on 2 Nov, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

Writer’s Note: This is part six of a story, told in installments, about the corruption involved in Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility. Part one is about Morro Bay City Council’s bait-and-switch. OPINION by CYNTHIA HAWLEY As you may know, there... (Continue reading)

Child killed in Nipomo house fire

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A child was killed and two other people suffered injuries in a house fire in Nipomo early Tuesday morning. Shortly before 2 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a two-story home located at 1457 W.... (Continue reading)

Guns, drugs discovered inside vehicle near Cal Poly in SLO

Written on 2 Nov, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested four people after discovering a loaded handgun and drugs in a car they searched near Cal Poly on Halloween. After spotting a traffic violation, an officer pulled over a car with... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police searching for tobacco shop robbers

Written on 1 Nov, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero police are searching for two men who robbed a tobacco shop on Halloween. On Sunday, at about 7 p.m., two Hispanic men entered Discount Cigarette at 8457 El Camino Real, approached the checkout area and demanded... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes off-road vehicle enthusiasts win two more lawsuits

Written on 1 Nov, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Friends of the Oceano Dunes has won two more legal battles against government agencies involved in the contentious fight over the future of the off-road vehicle park. The first ruling invalidates the San Luis Obispo County Air... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man fires gun, holds men hostage

Written on 1 Nov, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Grover Beach man allegedly fired a gun and held two men hostage inside his garage early Monday morning, prior to being confronted by SWAT officers. Gabriel Benjamin Epp, 32, was reportedly drinking alcohol and armed with... (Continue reading)

Suspect in shooting at councilwoman’s home charged with murder

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN SWAT officers on Sunday arrested a man who shot four people, killing one of them, at the home belonging to a council member of the Northern California city of Gilroy. Early Saturday morning, a large outdoor party... (Continue reading)

Getting a shot is less painful than being shot

Written on 1 Nov, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by LARRY BITTNER On Nov. 10, I will be celebrating with my fellow Marines the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. During the past 245 years, Marines, along with American patriots from all military branches, have defended... (Continue reading)