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California loosens up workplace mask rules

Written on 18 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

California regulators loosened coronavirus rules on Thursday allowing fully vaccinated employees to unmask as the number of coronavirus cases continues to decline. There are some exceptions to the state’s latest mandate. Employers can require their staff wear masks. Also, people... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes into light pole in SLO, car catches on fire

Written on 18 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An alleged drunk driver slammed into a light pole in San Luis Obispo Thursday evening, leading to their vehicle catching on fire. Callers reported the crash shortly before 7 p.m. on Madonna Road by Dalidio Drive. In... (Continue reading)

Police ask the public to help find Santa Maria murder suspect

Written on 18 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department is asking the public to help find a man wanted for allegedly shooting and killing a teen in the northern Santa Barbara County city last month. At about 2 a.m. on May... (Continue reading)

Another ammunition storage building destroyed by fire in Atascadero

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time in a little more than a month, a fire burned an ammunition storage building in Atascadero. The outbuilding that burned Wednesday morning, sending a plume of smoke into the air near Highway 101,... (Continue reading)

Man who faked his death in Monterey County jailed for serial sexual assaults

Written on 17 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Scottish man, who fled justice in the United Kingdom by traveling to California and faking his own death off the coast of Monterey County, has received a 15-year prison sentence for raping three women, sexually assaulting... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys building in Atascadero

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An outbuilding in Atascadero caught fire Wednesday morning, resulting in a plume of smoke that was visible from Highway 101. Callers reported the fire burning at 8505 Coromar Avenue at about 7 a.m. The blaze scorched a... (Continue reading)

Charges dropped against former SLO officer who violated shut-down rules

Written on 16 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has dropped its criminal case against a former San Luis Obispo police sergeant whom prosecutors accused of violating coronavirus health orders by operating his wine bar in Orcutt. Kurt Hixenbaugh,... (Continue reading)

Excessive heat and fire danger warnings for parts of SLO County

Written on 15 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of San Luis Obispo County spanning Wednesday morning through Friday evening. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in SLO County’s interior valleys and mountains. The heat... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande’s John Spencer celebrates 50 years in the grocery business

Written on 15 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Central Coast native John Spencer, the founder of Spencer’s Fresh Markets, celebrates 50 years in the grocery business on Tuesday. In recognition of Spencer’s many contributions, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham awarded him a resolution on behalf of the... (Continue reading)

SLO giving $20 gift cards to people who pledge to shop locally

Written on 15 Jun, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of San Luis Obispo and the SLO Chamber of Commerce are launching a program Tuesday in which community members who take a pledge to support local businesses can receive a $20 gift card. Up to... (Continue reading)