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Speakers critical of trans movement coming to Cal Poly, sparking controversy

Written on 5 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of speakers who are critical of the transgender movement will speak at Cal Poly Tuesday evening at an event that is sparking controversy on the university campus. The conservative organization Turning Point USA is holding... (Continue reading)

San Simeon services district considers shutting down

Written on 5 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following years of mismanagement, the San Simeon Community Services District Board is scheduled to discuss several options for shutting down the district at a board meeting on Thursday, according to the meeting agenda. Formed in 1961, the... (Continue reading)

Bicyclist hit and injured on street in Arroyo Grande

Written on 4 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle hit and injured a bicyclist on Fair Oaks Avenue in Arroyo Grande on Monday afternoon. According to police, a caller reported a vehicle struck a bicyclist on Fair Oaks Avenue near Valley Road. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 4 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 5 at the county building. The agenda includes a discussion, Item 2, about the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024 and a... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing teen girls

Written on 4 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old Nipomo man on Friday for allegedly sexually abusing two teenage girls. On Nov. 24, a person reported a child sexual abuse allegation to the SLO County Sheriff’s Office.... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County man sentenced to prison after YouTube stunt

Written on 4 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara County man was sentenced today to six months in federal prison for obstructing a federal investigation by deliberately destroying the wreckage of an airplane that he intentionally crashed in Santa Barbara County to gain... (Continue reading)

California facing a $58 billion revenue shortfall over 2 years

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

By KAREN VELIE The California Legislative Analyst’s Office on Friday announced a projected revenue shortfall of $58 billion over two years. With lower tax revenue and the the impact of recent economic weakness, the state now estimate 2022-23 revenues to... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue dropping, find lowest prices

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

By KAREN VELIE Despite rising crude oil prices, the cost of gas is declining due to decreased consumption. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped seven cents during the past week to $5.12,... (Continue reading)

Pacific Western bank and Banc of California complete merger

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

By KAREN VELIE Pacific Western Bank and Banc of California announced last week they completed a merger. The combined bank will now operate under the Banc of California name. Following the merger, Banc of California is now the third-largest bank... (Continue reading)

SLO County developer facing money laundering and fraud charges

Written on 2 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal prosecutors revealed plans this week to file additional charges of wire fraud, bank fraud and access device fraud against San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright, according to a Nov. 27 declaration by Assistant U.S. Attorney... (Continue reading)