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May, 2022

Santa Maria man arrested for selling pot, illegal guns

Written on 6 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Santa Maria man who allegedly sold marijuana illegally in northern Santa Barbara County and had a stash of firearms and cash. Recently, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Cannabis Compliance Team conducted an investigation... (Continue reading)

Former Morro Bay councilman George Leage died

Written on 5 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN George Leage, known as an ever-present man in the Morro Bay waterfront restaurant business, who also served on the city council, has died. [KSBY] Leage died April 27 following a long battle with cancer. He was either... (Continue reading)

Thieves nab $250,000 of jewelry from Cambria antique shop, arrested

Written on 5 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County deputies arrested a pair of alleged thieves who allegedly stolen more than $250,000 worth of jewelry from Rich Man Poor Man Antique Shop in Cambria. On Oct. 19, at about 3:45 a.m., an... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County COVID-19 case rates rising again

Written on 5 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County reported a increase in new COVID-19 cases this week from a daily average of 13 on April 27 to 25 on May 4. During the past seven days, the county reported 249 SLO... (Continue reading)

Farm workers at Santa Maria berry farm go on strike

Written on 4 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Workers at J&G Berry Farms in Santa Maria who are demanding a pay increase are on strike. [KSBY] The striking workers say they currently make $2.10 per box of strawberries. They are asking for a raise to... (Continue reading)

Judge selected in Kristin Smart murder trial, to be held in Salinas

Written on 4 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The trial of accused murderer Paul Flores and his alleged accomplice Ruben Flores will be conducted in a Salinas courtroom with Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O’Keefe presiding. The trial is scheduled to start on May... (Continue reading)

Hundreds protest in San Luis Obispo over Supreme Court abortion opinion

Written on 4 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Several hundred people protested in downtown San Luis Obispo on Monday after a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicated the nation’s high court would overturn the landmark abortion decision Roe v. Wade. Pro-choice advocates gathered outside the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man leads officers on high-speed chase

Written on 3 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 26-year-old Paso Robles man led officers on a high-speed chase from San Luis Obispo to Orcutt on Tuesday, according to the SLO Police Department. Late Tuesday morning, SLO police officers attempted to pull over a stolen... (Continue reading)

Three supervisor seats will determine control of the SLO County Board

Written on 3 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The stakes are high for San Luis Obispo County’s 2022 primary election. Conservatives are battling to maintain Republican control of the Board of Supervisors, while progressive Democrats are backing their preferred candidates in what is likely to... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles school district plans to auction off pool

Written on 3 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In an effort to downscale its pricey aquatic center project, the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is auctioning off the parts of a pool it purchased. District officials listed the parts for the warmup-sized Myrtha pool... (Continue reading)