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Grover Beach police arrest burglary suspects, one rearrested

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a pair of alleged thieves in Grover Beach on Friday, one of whom was rearrested on Sunday following her release from jail. Early Friday morning, Grover Beach patrol officers found Robert Inacio, 26, of... (Continue reading)

SLO County assesses San Simeon attorney’s work, does not pass

Written on 10 May, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE In a scathing letter, San Luis Obispo County chastises San Simeon Community Services District’s legal counsel for failing to properly respond to questions about an alleged encroachment and the awarding of non-bid contracts. This nondisclosure could cost... (Continue reading)

Live music returning to Vina Robles in Paso Robles

Written on 10 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, live entertainment in San Luis Obispo County gets its mojo back with a fresh slate of summer concerts to keep local music lovers happy. The Vina Robles Amphitheatre season kicks off on July... (Continue reading)

Multiple fires in SLO County over Mother’s Day weekend

Written on 10 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Multiple fires broke out in San Luis Obispo County over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, a car caught on fire in the driveway of a home on Skyline Drive in San Luis Obispo, according to the San... (Continue reading)

Comparing COVID-19 case rates in Central Coast counties, to nearby counties

Written on 8 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

More than 61% of eligible Californians having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, resulting in case rates plummeting in most counties. With 43 counties in moderate or medium tiers, life is starting to return to normal. Counties near the... (Continue reading)

California population falls for first time in state history

Written on 8 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the first time in recorded state history, the population of California declined year-over-year, with the total number of residents shrinking by 182,083 in 2020. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the state of California has a population... (Continue reading)

Pro-law enforcement flag sparks controversy in Paso Robles

Written on 7 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 52 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pro-law enforcement “thin blue line” flag placed outside the Paso Robles Public Safety Center last weekend sparked controversy in the North County city, leading to the police chief ordering the flag be taken down. Community members... (Continue reading)

Atascadero felon arrested on drug and gun charges

Written on 6 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Police arrested a 27-year-old felon in Atascadero Tuesday on multiple drug and weapons charges after spotting the man looking into a parked car in the Motel 6 parking lot on El Camino Real. Shortly after 2 a.m., officers watched as... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County supervisors return back to traditional voting

Written on 6 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 during a contentious hearing on Tuesday to return to return to pre-pandemic voting procedures with traditional polling stations and distribution of mail-in ballots upon request. In 2020,... (Continue reading)

Judge rules against motorcyclist who hit protester in SLO

Written on 6 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A judge ruled on Wednesday that the motorcyclist who collided with a Black Lives Matter protester in San Luis Obispo last year may not have his criminal case dismissed through a misdemeanor diversion program. [Tribune] On Sept. 2, 2020, motorcyclist... (Continue reading)