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California’s budget deficit grows to $31.5 billion

Written on 13 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE California’s budget deficit grew more than $9 billion since January, to $31.5 billion, Gov. Gavin Newson announced at a press conference on Friday. Newsom’s revised budget went from $297 billion in January to $306.5 billion. The May... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach appoints interim city manager

Written on 13 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach has selected Jorge Garcia, currently the assistant city manager, as interim city manager, the city announced on Friday. Garcia will take the helm on May 27. He is replacing Jim Lewis, who recently accepted the... (Continue reading)

Intruder wakes woman in SLO, man fondles student at Cal Poly

Written on 13 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are warning the public to keep their doors and windows locked after a woman woke up to an intruder in her home, while Cal Poly officers are warning women of a man who... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Oceano restaurant

Written on 12 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An early morning fire destroyed a Mexican restaurant on Front Street in Oceano on Friday, according to the Five Cities Fire Authority. At about 1:30 a.m., a caller reported a fire at the Los Tamales Poblanos restaurant.... (Continue reading)

Elderly man killed in ATV crash near Lopez Lake

Written on 12 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An elderly man died in an ATV crash several miles east of Lopez Lake on Wednesday. [Tribune] Shortly before 4 p.m., the man was riding in the Hi Mountain Road area. His ATV went off the road,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man who carried out crime spree convicted of robbery, carjacking

Written on 12 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A repeat offender who carried out a multi-day crime spree in Paso Robles, which included an armed robbery and a carjacking, faces life in prison after a jury convicted him of numerous charges on Thursday. Shortly after... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for fishing reel thieves, video

Written on 12 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers are searching for a pair of thieves who allegedly stole more than $1,400 worth of fishing reels from Dick’s Sporting Goods last month.  On April 25, the men first cased the Dick’s... (Continue reading)

Central Coast YouTuber pleads guilty to crashing plane for views

Written on 11 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Central Coast YouTuber pled guilty to obstructing a federal investigation after he deliberately crashed an airplane in Santa Barbara County and then destroyed the evidence to gain online views, the Justice Department announced today. YouTuber Trevor... (Continue reading)

U.S. Supreme Court upholds California pig law

Written on 11 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, a law that requires each pig to have 24 square feet of space, ruling that the measure does not violate the Interstate Commerce Clause of the Constitution.  Prop.... (Continue reading)

SLO awards $150,000 to nonprofits to fight homelessness

Written on 11 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo recently awarded $150,000 to 19 nonprofits including programs that focus on homelessness and transitional housing. The city provides financial support through grants to non-profit organizations in San Luis Obispo and in neighboring communities. The... (Continue reading)