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Commission decision could lead to Morro Bay Cayucos split

Written on 11 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The California Coastal Commission on Thursday voted to deny the rebuilding of a sewer plant for Morro Bay and Cayucos at the site of the current outdated plant which could lead to the two communities building separate plants. The unanimous... (Continue reading)

Women punched in the face and spit on in downtown SLO

Written on 11 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 59 comments

A currently unidentified man punched a woman in the face and spit on two other women in downtown San Luis Obispo Friday. The assailant, described by each of the three women as a white man in his 50s, first punched... (Continue reading)

Reported gunshot spurs Paso Robles school lockdown

Written on 11 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A Paso Robles elementary school locked down Thursday morning after police received a report of a gunshot heard in the area. Paso Robles police officers arrived at Bauer-Speck Elementary School shortly after receiving the report of a gunshot, and a... (Continue reading)

Gunman shoots Taft High School students

Written on 10 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 43 comments

At least two people were shot earlier today at Taft High School in Kern County California. The school is currently on lockdown and the alleged shooter is in custody. Three ambulances and a medevac helicopter have been dispatched to the... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission approves Pismo Beach seawall

Written on 10 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The California Coastal Commission approved a proposed Pismo Beach seawall Wednesday at its meeting in the city of Pismo Beach. City officials say that a seawall is necessary near Memory Park in Shell Beach at Seacliff Drive and Baker Avenue... (Continue reading)

Alligator guards marijuana stash

Written on 10 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Deputies in Alameda County discovered a 5-foot alligator guarding 35 pounds of marijuana worth $100,000 during a probation compliance check on Wednesday. [SanFranciscoChronicle] “Mr. Teeth,” acted as a deterrent against marijuana thieves, sheriff’s Sgt. J.D. Nelson said. Mr. Teeth’s owner... (Continue reading)

SLO explosions tied to hash lab

Written on 10 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

San Luis Obispo Fire Department investigators discovered a hash conversion lab at a trailer that was engulfed in flames Wednesday night following several explosions. Four fire trucks and a total of 25 firefighters worked to quickly extinguish the blaze that... (Continue reading)

SLOCOG turns on Hill and picks Mecham for president

Written on 9 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

County Supervisor Adam Hill overwhelmingly lost his bid to become the next president of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments on a day he did not attend the regional board meeting. Supervisor Bruce Gibson nominated Hill for the presidency... (Continue reading)

SLO residents voice budget concerns

Written on 9 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Members of the public voiced their concerns during a San Luis Obispo City Council community forum Tuesday on city priorities for the upcoming two-year budget cycle. Council members listened to multiple hours of public comment from a large crowd at... (Continue reading)

Fewer children, more elderly in California

Written on 9 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The number of children in California is on the decline, while the number of elderly is on the rise and fewer people are moving to the state, according to a new report that argues the state will have to rely... (Continue reading)