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Ruben Flores posts bail, released from the SLO County Jail

Written on 22 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande resident Ruben Flores posted bail and was released from San Luis Obispo County Jail late Wednesday night, hours after a judge lowered his bail amount from $250,000 to $50,000. Ruben Flores is the father of... (Continue reading)

Former Arroyo Grande Police Chief Beau Pryor dead at 50

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Beau Pryor, Arroyo Grande’s former police chief, has died. He was 50 years old. Pryor, who was suffering from health issues, died on April 21. Capping a 26-year career with the Arroyo Grande Police Department, Pryor retired on July 9,... (Continue reading)

Get the vaccination, Arroyo Grande restaurant will give you a free taco

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

You’ve gotten your vaccine and want to celebrate. Me and Z’s in Arroyo Grande is offering a free taco to anyone who can show proof they’ve received a vaccine, either the card or a photo of yourself getting the shot.... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach City Council appoints Daniel Rushing to the council

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Grover Beach City Council on Monday night selected Daniel Rushing, a local restaurant industry professional, to fill the seat recently vacated by Councilwoman Mariam Shah. Mariam Shah resigned from the Grover Beach council last month after... (Continue reading)

SLO County stuck in the COVID-19 red tier for two more weeks

Written on 21 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Expectations that San Luis Obispo County was headed into a less restrictive COVID-19 tier were dashed Tuesday as the county failed to meet the orange tier metrics two weeks in a row. Slightly higher case rates and lower testing numbers... (Continue reading)

Governor signs bill pressuring some businesses to rehire workers

Written on 20 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A bill signed into law Friday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will require some businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, to attempt to rehire workers who lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. SB 93 requires certain... (Continue reading)

Vandals targeting Santa Margarita Community Park

Written on 20 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation Department is asking the public for help in identifying suspects who have been vandalizing Santa Margarita Community Park. Over the past couple months, vandals have sprayed the park restrooms... (Continue reading)

Highway 1 to reopen near Big Sur on Friday

Written on 19 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By Josh Friedman The stretch of Highway 1 in Monterey County that was washed away by a storm in January will reopen this week, ahead of schedule. Highway 1 at Rat Creek will completely reopen at 12 p.m. Friday, Caltrans... (Continue reading)

Teen carjacks car in Atascadero

Written on 19 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 14-year-old allegedly carjacked a driver in Atascadero Saturday afternoon and then led police on chase, ending with the juvenile’s arrest. [KSBY] Victims and witnesses reported at about 12:30 p.m. that a suspect robbed the driver, then... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police accuse woman of starting fire in the riverbed

Written on 19 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Paso Robles police arrested a 30-year-old woman Saturday they suspect intentionally started a fire in the riverbed near Sulphur Springs Road and Highway 46. Shortly after 9 a.m., firefighters arrived to find trees and brush on fire. It took firefighters... (Continue reading)