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November, 2022

SLO toddler dies from fentanyl overdose, mother arrested

Written on 10 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 30-year-old San Luis Obispo woman was charged on Tuesday for child cruelty in the death of her 3-year-old son who died from a fentanyl overdose in May, according to court records. On May 4, Jennifer Mae... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police searching for shooting suspect

Written on 10 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles police officers are searching for suspects who were involved in a shooting Wednesday evening. At about 6:10 p.m., a 911 caller reported shots heard near 80 Cary Street. Officers arrived at the scene, canvassed the... (Continue reading)

Mixed results on SLO County tax measures

Written on 10 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Voters appear split on local tax measures in San Luis Obispo County, with early results indicating some will pass while others will fail. Thus far, Arroyo Grande voters are narrowly rejecting a sales tax increase. Measure D-22... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita community drinking water tank vandalized

Written on 10 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County disposed of more than 100,000 gallons of Santa Margarita drinking water this week amid concerns that vandals tampered with the water. On Nov. 7, county staff discovered someone had cut the lock on... (Continue reading)

Clear leaders emerge in SLO County council races

Written on 9 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Clear leaders emerged at the conclusion of election night in most San Luis Obispo County mayoral and city council races. One incumbent mayor will apparently lose his reelection bid, while other mayors running for reelection are largely... (Continue reading)

Jones closing in on Gibson in SLO County supervisor race

Written on 9 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE Incumbent San Luis Obispo County District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s lead over his opponent Dr. Bruce Jones has shrunk as more ballots are counted. Gibson is the front runner with 52.79% followed by Jones with 47.20%. Gibson... (Continue reading)

SLO County election night coverage 2022

Written on 8 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE An unusually contentious election cycle, both nationally and in San Luis Obispo County, is drawing to a close.Who will have a reason to celebrate tonight and who will be drinking away their sorrows? CalCoastNews... (Continue reading)

Why do officials want San Simeon residents to pay for alleged misdeeds?

Written on 8 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Simeon Community Services District Board of Directors is again considering having residents cover $167,773 for the general manager’s legal bills, which are related to alleged conflicts of interest and mismanagement. The board is also considering... (Continue reading)

Voters report alleged misconduct by poll workers in San Luis Obispo

Written on 8 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE After poll workers at multiple polling places in San Luis Obispo County refused to provide ballots to voters, several voters contacted both the SLO County Clerk Recorder and the FBI regarding the workers’ failures to follow election... (Continue reading)

Police in San Luis Obispo searching for missing teen

Written on 8 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are asking the public for help locating a 14-year-old girl who officers said is at-risk and has a history of running away from the homes in which she is placed. Alyssa Vanwyk is... (Continue reading)