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May, 2022

Gun wielding Atascadero student sent threat over social media

Written on 26 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Atascadero High School student posted a threatening video of himself racking a shotgun on Wednesday, that led to the evacuation of the school campus on Thursday. The student posted the video on Snapchat, a social media... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo

Written on 26 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Coalinga man was killed in a single car collision early Thursday morning on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo. The 31-year-old man was headed southbound when he drove his 2012 Chevrolet into the guardrail on... (Continue reading)

Inmates riot at Santa Barbara County Jail

Written on 26 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Multiple inmates were involved in a large riot at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail on Sunday. [Independent] Many inmates were forced out into the yard at the jail and were ordered to lie on the ground,... (Continue reading)

Evacuation at Atascadero High School following threat

Written on 26 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Police are investigating a threat made against Atascadero High School that was discovered shortly before school was scheduled to start. While police search the campus, they are evacuating students. A community member first reported the alleged threat.... (Continue reading)

Family of man accidentally shot and killed by officer sues Guadalupe

Written on 26 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The family of a man shot and killed last year by a Guadalupe police officer, who was reportedly aiming for a different person, has filed a lawsuit against the northern Santa Barbara County city and its police... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID cases on the rise, driving an increase in hospitalizations

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE COVID infections have risen 45% during the past week in San Luis Obispo County, continuing an upward trend that started one month ago, according to data from the SLO County Health Department. New reported cases increased from... (Continue reading)

Misinformation campaign mars SLO County’s District 4 race

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

By LAURA MORDAUNT A local attorney and his wife appear to have jumped into the disinformation campaign that has already marred the San Luis Obispo County District 4 race between Lynn Compton and Jimmy Paulding. Attorney Don Ernst received a... (Continue reading)

Marijuana consumption lounges coming to Grover Beach

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council voted on May 23 to adopt an ordinance to allow and regulate marijuana consumption at indoor lounges and some special events. “Grover Beach has four cannabis retailers that have demonstrated their commitment... (Continue reading)

Validity of SLO County judge’s ruling on BLM activists headed to court

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three appellate court judges will determine early next month if San Luis Obispo County Judge Matt Guerrero’s ruling to recuse the entire district attorney’s office in cases regarding Black Lives Matter protesters followed legal requirements. During a... (Continue reading)

SLO jury convicts two-time offender of vehicle theft and evading an officer

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted a man for driving a stolen motorcycle and evading an officer, charges that stemmed from two different traffic stops in which he attempted to flee police. Early in the morning... (Continue reading)