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SLO County COVID-19 surge slowing

Written on 18 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The latest coronavirus surge appears to be slowing in San Luis Obispo County, while the number of people hospitalized continues to rise. During the past four days, 378 SLO County residents tested positive for the coronavirus and two died, one... (Continue reading)

Marijuana farm planned near Santa Maria High facility

Written on 17 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A marijuana grower is seeking to plant at least 20 acres of cannabis on a property close to a new agricultural and technical education campus in Santa Maria, a project opposed by the local school district. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police officers search for jewelry thieves

Written on 17 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying two men who allegedly stole a ring from a downtown jewelry store earlier this month. Police say the men are suspected of having... (Continue reading)

Coverage restored at SLO County as contract dispute resolved

Written on 17 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Central Coast residents insured by Anthem Blue Cross have regained their health coverage at a few local hospitals after the insurance company settled its contract dispute with the nonprofit Dignity Health. Last month, Anthem Blue Cross customers... (Continue reading)

Templeton man accused of traveling overseas for sex with children

Written on 16 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 53-year-old Templeton man, who bragged he had sex with children during his travels to the Philippines, was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses. James Davolt pled guilty on June 4... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College requires masks, not vaccinations

Written on 16 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Cuesta College began its fall semester on Monday with no COVID-19 vaccination mandate. There are currently no vaccination mandates, but they strongly encourage all students and staff to get COVID-19 vaccines. Cuesta College will require masks in... (Continue reading)

Vehicle totally engulfed in flames at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 15 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Smoke from a burning vehicle on the Oceano Dunes was visible for miles on Sunday morning. Shortly before 11 a.m., callers reported the fire burning as people recreated nearby on the beach and in the surf. Firefighters from both Five... (Continue reading)

San Simeon man killed while walking on Highway 1

Written on 14 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver reportedly struck and killed a 27-year-old man who was walking on Highway 1 in San Simeon on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 1 p.m., Joel Jacob Hoff of San Simeon was walking north on Highway 1,... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande rapist facing 50 years to life in prison

Written on 14 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man pled no contest on Friday to four felony counts including forcible rape and assault with a deadly weapon against three female victims. Arthur Rocha, 40, faces 50 years-to-life at his sentencing. Rocha agreed... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the unvaccinated

Written on 14 Aug, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

During the past three days, 400 San Luis Obispo County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus and two have died as case rates continue to soar in the unvaccinated. Since Jan. 2021, SLO County residents who are fully vaccinated... (Continue reading)