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Driver hits pedestrian on Highway 1 near SLO sheriff’s office

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and injured a male pedestrian on Highway 1 near the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning. The pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle on southbound Highway 1 by Kansas Avenue at... (Continue reading)

SLO County fees skyrocket following more than 8% salary increases

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents will see many fees skyrocket in 2024, with county staff forecasting a 9% increase in revenue from fees. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve the bulk of requested... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police searching for man who robbed bank at knifepoint

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police detectives are searching for a man who robbed a bank at knifepoint Monday morning. Shortly after 8 a.m., a man armed with a knife forced his way into the Community West Bank branch at... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man sentenced to 50 years to life for raping children

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge sentenced a Paso Robles man on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison for raping two children under the the age of 10. Eric Allen Moore, 33, sexually abused the victims between 2017 and... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson recall response under fire

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by CYNTHIA MUIR San Luis Obispo Supervisor Bruce Gibson lied on his recall response as he often does whenever it serves him. He counts on people not knowing the truth. Let’s review the accuracy of Bruce Gibson’s statements on... (Continue reading)

Another recall petition filed to oust SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson

Written on 28 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE A citizens group launched a second recall effort on Tuesday to oust San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson. The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson served the District 2 supervisor a copy of... (Continue reading)

SLO gym owner pleads guilty to illicit filming and gun charge

Written on 28 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo gym owner Cole Corrigan pleaded guilty Tuesday to two charges of illegally filming partially dressed women and one weapons charge. Corrigan admitted to filming two women who were changing in the bathroom of CCC... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police nab car thief, recover vehicle

Written on 28 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police officers arrested a felon in possession of a stolen car early Tuesday morning. After receiving an alert that a stolen vehicle was near the intersection of  Oak Park Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, officers located... (Continue reading)

Body found in ocean off Santa Barbara beach

Written on 28 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN After tow boat captains discovered an unoccupied boat in the ocean, search crews found a deceased man in the water off of Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara early Sunday morning. TowBoatUS Ventura captains had been responding to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo attorney accused of chicanery, sanctions requested

Written on 28 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo based attorney is facing thousands in sanctions – monetary punishments – for repeatedly thumbing his nose at court procedures during an ongoing civil trial in Paso Robles in which he is accused of... (Continue reading)