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Former Cal Fire SLO captain barred from changing guilty plea

Written on 22 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A former San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire captain cannot withdraw his guilty plea to a sexual battery charge, a judge ruled. [Tribune] James Peter Thomas, 59, allegedly groped a 37-year-old female coworker in 2020.  In May... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest man, then reverse his overdose

Written on 22 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Deputies arrested a man in Isla Vista on Sunday, resulting in his life being saved, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly before 10 a.m., deputies encountered a man in the roadway of Camino Lindo... (Continue reading)

Seven arrested in child predator sting in San Luis Obispo

Written on 21 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of a multi-agency child predator sting, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested seven people over three days for attempting to meet with a child for sexual purposes. From May 15 through May 17, law... (Continue reading)

SLO County judge rules against local fishermen

Written on 21 May, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge last week rejected a request from Morro Bay and Port San Luis fishermen for a preliminary injunction to stop wind energy companies from surveying the ocean floor. Signed into law in... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys home in Los Osos

Written on 21 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a home in Los Osos on Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 10 a.m., a caller reported a house at 634 Santa Lucia Avenue near the Audobon Overlook was on fire. Firefighter... (Continue reading)

Oceano Community Services District to hire a new general manager

Written on 21 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Oceano Community Services District board members have selected a new general manager to replace Paavo Ogren who quit in April without notice. Peter Brown, currently the City of Belmonts’ public works director, is in line for approval... (Continue reading)

Congressman Salud Carbajal’s bounced check to Santa Barbara County

Written on 21 May, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Santa Barbara County supervisors recently congratulated themselves for putting a dent in the homeless population, albeit they were forced to admit that, after spending some $130 million over the last couple of years, the homeless population... (Continue reading)

Cayucos history: Last of the great story tellers

Written on 20 May, 2024 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man accused of stabbing teen over a stolen bike

Written on 20 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 39-year-old Atascadero man is in jail after he allegedly stabbed a teen during an argument over a stolen bicycle on Monday. Shortly after 11 a.m., a caller reported an assault with a deadly weapon in the... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 20 May, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on May 21 in the board chambers. The annual supplemental budget serves two primary purposes: to publish the budget hearing schedule and to adjust... (Continue reading)