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Coronavirus cases climbing at Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 13 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

There are now more than 90 patients and staffers who have tested positive for the coronavirus at Atascadero State Hospital (ASH), with 42 in the past 14 days, according to the California Department of State Hospitals. In the latest outbreak,... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College trustee refuses to step down

Written on 13 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 48 comments

After listening to dozens of community members ask for his resignation while claiming he is racist and homophobic, Cuesta College Board President Peter Sysak on Thursday refused to resign. Elected in 2014 to the Cuesta College board, Sysak is a... (Continue reading)

Nearly 1,000 Cal Poly students quarantined because of Covid-19

Written on 12 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By CCN STAFF There are nearly 1,000 Cal Poly students in isolation or under quarantine because of an outbreak of coronavirus cases. An outbreak that is likely to force San Luis Obispo County into a more restrictive tier. There are... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly grad to pilot SpaceX flight

Written on 12 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Cal Poly graduate is expected to pilot a flight to space this weekend. Victor Glover, a Cal Poly engineering alumnus, will pilot SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch Saturday in Cape Canaveral, Florida.... (Continue reading)

California lawmaker wants to decriminalize psychedelics

Written on 12 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A California lawmaker announced he plans to introduce legislation that would decriminalized psychedelic drugs. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) stated on Twitter psychedelics have been shown to have medicinal value treating depression, PTSD and other conditions.... (Continue reading)

Raging fire destroys home in Paso Robles

Written on 11 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a single-family home in Paso Robles early Wednesday morning. A 911 caller reported the blaze at a home at 517 Sims Ave at approximately 1:35 a.m. Three people managed to escape the house and... (Continue reading)

Shooting, standoff and arrest in Grover Beach

Written on 10 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fight between family members at a Grover Beach home led to an approximately six-hour police standoff on Monday, culminating with the arrest of an allegedly heavily armed man. First, a 911 caller reported a physical fight... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County Courthouse evacuated because of smoke

Written on 10 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Courthouse on Monterey Street in SLO is currently evacuated as firefighters search for the cause of smoke in the area of the law library. Shortly before 2 p.m., fire alarms rang and court personnel asked... (Continue reading)

Thief burglarizes Atascadero man’s home while he sleeps

Written on 10 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman allegedly broke into an Atascadero man’s home while he was asleep on Saturday and stole personal items, as well as a car. The resident at a home on the 7800 block of Constancia Street awoke... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly students continue to drive surge in coronavirus cases

Written on 9 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

By CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo County set a record for new coronavirus cases, with 128 people testing positive for the virus on Saturday, the majority of whom attend Cal Poly. During the past six days, SLO County reported 233... (Continue reading)