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Ventura County filing suits against 18 businesses for operating indoors

Written on 18 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Ventura County is in the process of filing lawsuits against 18 businesses — 14 gyms and four restaurants — for operating indoors in violation of Coronavirus-related public health orders. [VC Star] On Jan. 5, the Ventura County... (Continue reading)

No PG&E blackouts planned for the Central Coast

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

Pacific Gas and Electric management warns of possible blackouts on Monday evening for a portion of customers in five counties, because of the risks of fires, according to PG&E. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties were removed from the... (Continue reading)

Man killed in two car crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man was killed Friday evening in an accident on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 7 p.m., the man was driving a black Toyota Corolla near Stenner Creek Road that drifted off the... (Continue reading)

SLO County residents over 75 sign up for coronavirus vaccines

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

More than 4,000 San Luis Obispo County residents over the age of 75 signed up for their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, fully booking the county’s two vaccine clinics for next week. Residents over 75 can book appointments at... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council supports impeachment and removal of Trump

Written on 15 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting Thursday to send a letter to federal offices and other elected officials supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump and his removal from office. A draft... (Continue reading)

Atascadero yard sign accuses police officers of racism

Written on 15 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

After the residents of a home in Atascadero placed a sign in their yard accusing police officers of racism, Police Chief Bob Masterson responded with a statement on Facebook. The sign depicts an officer in his uniform during the day,... (Continue reading)

Atascadero stalker likely leaving prison early

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A serial stalker who one year ago received a nearly five-year sentence will likely be released from prison in April. Josiah James Johnstone, 36, of Atascadero, stalked, harassed and threatened multiple women. He was convicted of charges... (Continue reading)

Santa Ynez school closes after student tests positive for COVID-19

Written on 14 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District canceled in-person instruction and shut down its northern Santa Barbara County campus for the remainder of January after a student contracted coronavirus. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School students... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID-19 deaths reach 119, with eight more in two days

Written on 14 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

With eight new deaths over the past two days from COVID-19, there are now 119 confirmed deaths in San Luis Obispo County. During the past two days, 399 people tested positive for the  coronavirus in SLO County, bringing the county’s... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay police capture serial burglars

Written on 13 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Morro Bay police arrested a couple last week who allegedly burglarized multiple vehicles and businesses in San Luis Obispo County. The burglary spree first attracted the attention of law enforcement on Dec. 8 when a Morro Bay visitor reported their... (Continue reading)