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Man dies in head-on crash in Orcutt

Written on 4 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A wrong-driver died after causing a head-on collision in Orcutt Monday evening that also severely injured the other driver.  Shortly before 7 p.m., a man was driving the wrong way on southbound Highway 135 about a half-mile... (Continue reading)

Wade Horton’s separation agreement includes severance, NDA

Written on 4 Apr, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County officials agreed to provide Administrative Officer Wade Horton a severance package that includes a non-disparage clause after Horton announced plans to resign amid a controversial performance review. The SLO County Board of Supervisors... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for man masturbating near school

Written on 3 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers are asking for the public’s help locating a man spotted masturbating in a vehicle parked near an elementary school on Monday. Shortly after 5 p.m., a caller reported a male masturbating in... (Continue reading)

San Jose Police union executive allegedly ran a drug ring

Written on 3 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 64-year-old San Jose Police union executive who allegedly ran a drug ring from her home and union office is facing up to 20 years in federal prison. Joanne Marian Segovia allegedly participated in a scheme to... (Continue reading)

False report of active shooter prompts lockdown of Santa Barbara school

Written on 3 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to determine the person behind a “swatting” call that resulted in the lockdown of a high school campus Monday morning.  At about 10:25 a.m., a 911 caller reported an... (Continue reading)

Fire breaks out at Los Osos sushi restaurant

Written on 3 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at a sushi restaurant in Los Osos Sunday evening, resulting in minimal damage.  A caller reported the fire shortly after 8 p.m. at Kuma, located at 2011 10th Street, according to Cal Fire.... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit exposes former Mindbody CEO’s tainted deal

Written on 3 Apr, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Delaware court ordered former Mindbody CEO Rick Stollmeyer and Vista Capital in March to pay approximately $48 million because of Stollmeyer’s breach of his fiduciary duties to Mindbody shareholders during the sale of the then-publicly owned... (Continue reading)

Does the livability of SLO neighborhoods matter anymore?

Written on 2 Apr, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

By T. KEITH GURNEE The short answer is no, no thanks to the our city council. Neighborhoods once mattered in San Luis Obispo. From 2011 to 2017, city residents supported “neighborhood wellness” as one of the city’s highest priorities. Now,... (Continue reading)

Specials on dining, drinks and more in SLO County

Written on 1 Apr, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo Beach Enjoy ocean front dining at the SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo Beach.... (Continue reading)

Two Atascadero men busted for allegedly selling drugs to children

Written on 1 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero police arrested two men on Thursday for allegedly selling drugs to children between the ages of 12 and 17, police said. In Jan. 2023, while investigating a gang related shooting involving two teens, detectives learned of... (Continue reading)