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Lucia Mar knew pervert bus driver falsified application, still hired him

Written on 20 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

The Lucia Mar Unified School District hired a bus driver who sexually abused a special-needs 9-year-old girl after catching the man withholding from his job application that he was previously convicted of peeping. [Tribune] David Kenneth Lamb, 52, abused the... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay police nab car thief who tries running away

Written on 20 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle attempted to run away from Morro Bay police officers following a traffic stop Tuesday morning, but was promptly caught and arrested. Shortly before 9 a.m., an officer conducting... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County COVID-19 case rates continue to fall

Written on 20 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The average number of COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County is the lowest it has been in nearly a year — just three a day per 100,000 residents, according to California Case Statistics. During the past seven days, SLO... (Continue reading)

GoFundMe launched for San Luis Obispo officer wounded in shooting

Written on 19 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a successful GoFundMe campaign for the family of slain San Luis Obispo Police Detective Luca Benedetti, another fundraiser has been launched for the officer wounded in the same shooting. The new GoFundMe has raised nearly $20,000... (Continue reading)

Man critically wounded in another shooting in Santa Maria

Written on 18 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a man in Santa Maria early Tuesday morning, the second shooting in less than a week. Shortly after 4:30 a.m., a caller reported a shooting near a store entrance in the 1900... (Continue reading)

Newsom barred from imposing coronavirus restrictions on churches

Written on 18 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California has settled a lawsuit with Christian organizations over coronavirus restrictions placed on houses of worship, ending Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ability to close churches or limit their occupancy. [The Center Square] Last year, Liberty... (Continue reading)

Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero offering summer camp

Written on 18 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Summer camp returns to the Atascadero Zoo in 2021. After a year of primarily staying at home, children can learn through special animal meet and greets, keeper chats, crafts, zoo tours, games and more. Campers will learn about the world’s... (Continue reading)

SLO County cannot lift mask mandate until after June 15

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE Health officials announced Monday that California will not follow updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on wearing masks until possibly after June 15. “Following recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles couple charged after infant dies of a drug overdose

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested the parents of a 7-month-old girl after the infant died from ingesting fentanyl and methamphetamine, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson announced Monday. On Feb. 4, Shawn and Kayla Luhn reported their daughter Lilith... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest those accused in the death of a Paso Robles infant

Written on 17 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson and District Attorney Dan Dow will announce Monday afternoon arrests made over the death of a seven-month-old infant in Paso Robles. Authorities have yet to release additional details about the... (Continue reading)