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August, 2023

Developers of Cerro Hotel project battle over who will cover losses

Written on 2 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series regarding allegations of fraud and breach of contract against high-profile developer Hamish Marshall. By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo developer Hamish Marshall is at the center of a lawsuit seeking... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man sentenced to life in prison

Written on 1 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles repeat offender was sentenced to 77 years to life plus 41 years in prison for attempted robbery, robbery, carjacking and reckless evasion of a peace officer. In May, a San Luis Obispo County jury... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle blaze behind businesses in Atascadero

Written on 1 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero firefighters quickly extinguished a fire burning behind a commercial buildings on Traffic Way on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning behind the Air Rite building at 5001 Traffic Way. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Deputies stop Santa Barbara jail escape attempt

Written on 1 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s custody deputies thwarted an escape attempt at the county’s Main Jail on Monday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., deputies observed five unescorted inmates in an unauthorized area of the jail. The custody deputies... (Continue reading)