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Pismo Beach parking lot closes over eminent domain dispute

Written on 27 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid a dispute between Pismo Beach and a property owner over an eminent domain clause in a contract, a popular downtown lot has closed to the public, exacerbating the South County city’s parking problems. [KSBY] The 75-space... (Continue reading)

Developer to break ground on long-planned Grover Beach hotel

Written on 26 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Construction will soon begin on a hotel project in Grover Beach that has been in the works since 2007. [KCOY] The hotel will be a Springhill Suites by Marriott located at 950 El Camino Real. The site... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in San Luis Obispo crash

Written on 26 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a crash with an SUV on Broad Street on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., a motorcyclist collided with an SUV at the intersection of Broad and Caudill streets. The motorcyclist... (Continue reading)

Victim airlifted to hospital after shooting in Guadalupe

Written on 26 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a person to a hospital who was wounded in an apparent gang-related shooting in Guadalupe on Saturday. [KSBY] Shortly before 11 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 200 block of Pioneer Street.... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest suspected arsonist near Lompoc

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police officers arrested a 31-year-old man who is suspected of starting a brush fire near Allan Hancock College on Sunday. Shortly before 11 a.m., several 911 callers reported a brush fire burning near the college. The... (Continue reading)

Court makes it easier to sue law enforcement in California

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE For decades, a lower court precedent protected law enforcement in California from civil lawsuits based on misconduct committed during an investigation, but that has now changed. On Thursday, the California Supreme Court reiterated the lawsuit immunity limits... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo seeking advice on Emerson Park revitalization

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo is asking the public to weigh in on plans for the renovation of Emerson Park. The 3-acre park is located in the downtown area. California State Parks awarded the city $2.81 million in Proposition... (Continue reading)

SLO judge commits pedophile to state hospital

Written on 24 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo judge ruled that a serial child molester is a sexually violent predator and must stay in the custody of the California Department of State Hospitals. Following a four-day court trial, Judge Timothy Covello... (Continue reading)

Frozen fruit at Walmart, Target and Whole Foods recalled

Written on 23 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Sunrise Growers issued a recall of specific frozen fruits sold at Walmart, Target and Whole Foods because the fruit used in the products could be contaminated with listeria bacteria. Listeria is an organism that can cause serious... (Continue reading)

Fire damages apartment complex in SLO

Written on 23 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at an apartment complex in San Luis Obispo on Thursday morning, damaging at least one unit.  Shortly before noon, a caller reported the blaze at a complex in the 1200 block of Southwood... (Continue reading)