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Nipomo man arrested for murder after Avila Beach crash

Written on 8 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE CHP officers arrested a 31-year-old Nipomo man on suspicion of murder and driving under the influence on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., Patrick McDuffee was driving a pickup truck southbound on San Luis Bay Drive in... (Continue reading)

Murder charge against SLO woman dismissed again

Written on 7 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge on Thursday dismissed a murder charge for the second time in the case of a San Luis Obispo woman who shot her husband at point-blank range. On July 16, 2020, Skylar Marshall shot her 35-year-old... (Continue reading)

California deputy overdoses on fentanyl during search, video

Written on 7 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A California sheriff deputy overdosed on fentanyl last month, and then almost died, according to a dramatic video released by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. On July 3, deputy David Faiivae was going through belongings in the back of a... (Continue reading)

One person killed in head-on crash near Avila Beach

Written on 6 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed Friday afternoon in a head-on collision with a pickup truck near Avila Beach. Shortly before 3 p.m., a Mercedes van and a pickup truck collided near the intersection of San Luis Bay Drive... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County resumes mask mandate

Written on 6 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County is bringing back its mask mandate amid a surge in Covid-19 cases because of the highly contagious delta variant. Starting Friday at 5 p.m., people 2 years old and above will be required to... (Continue reading)

SLO teen crashes into bicyclist, flees the scene

Written on 6 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An allegedly intoxicated teen struck a bicyclist while driving in San Luis Obispo early Friday morning and then fled the scene, according to the city’s police department. Shortly after midnight, a 17-year-old San Luis Obispo girl was... (Continue reading)

Driver critically injured in crash in Santa Maria

Written on 6 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver suffered critical injuries after crashing into a power pole in Santa Maria Thursday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., the driver crashed a Toyota sedan into the pole located in the 1800 block of W. Betteravia... (Continue reading)

Health coverage compromised at Dignity Health hospitals amid contract dispute

Written on 6 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Central Coast residents insured by Anthem Blue Cross recently lost most of their health coverage at a few local hospitals amid a contract dispute between the insurance company and the nonprofit Dignity Health. [New Times] As of... (Continue reading)

Camarillo facility sells to cannabis company, terminates 486 employees

Written on 4 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An indoor tomato and cucumber facility will cease operations at its Camarillo greenhouse by the end of September and lay off 486 workers in the lead-up to a cannabis business taking over the property. This is slated... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo apartment complex sells for $51 million

Written on 3 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE An investment group recently purchased Vintage at SLO, a 105 unit apartment complex located in San Luis Obispo on Ranch House Road, for $51 million. Built in 2020, the complex includes a pool and spa, fitness center,... (Continue reading)