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Santa Maria man accused of operating illegal marijuana delivery service

Written on 4 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A Santa Maria man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly operating an illegal marijuana delivery business that included an unlicensed cannabis grow that he hid in a concealed room. After a month-long investigation into the alleged illegal marijuana delivery service, ... (Continue reading)

Second person killed Thursday on Highway 101 in SLO County

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle collided with a bicyclist on Highway 101 in Arroyo Grande Thursday afternoon, marking the second fatal crash of the day on the highway in San Luis Obispo County. The driver struck the bicyclist at approximately... (Continue reading)

Monolith appears near hiking trail in Atascadero, quickly disappears

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shiny, metallic monolith appeared on Pine Mountain in Atascadero Wednesday, the third of its kind to pop up worldwide in recent weeks. Shortly after attracting international attention, the monolith disappeared, apparently after being taken down by... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly graduate accused of sexual misconduct

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against Jon Monett, a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo grad who went on to a prestigious career with the CIA, could derail a nonprofit he founded. [LA Times] In 2009, Monett launched “Quality of... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach overcharged a developer more than $1 million in fees

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge ordered the city of Pismo Beach to repay the developer of a storage facility more than $1 million for overcharging development impact fees. [New Times] Developer William Kendall sued Pismo Beach, claiming the city charged... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian hit in the fog on Highway 101 in SLO

Written on 3 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Update: Pedestrian hit and killed on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo. Original article: A pedestrian was hit on northbound Highway 101 at the Prado Road offramp early Thursday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly after 6 a.m., a 911... (Continue reading)

Californians facing stay-at-home orders as coronavirus cases surge

Written on 2 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

California set a record of 18,462 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, making it likely Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon intact a stay-at-home order for all counties in the purple tier, including San Luis Obispo County. On Monday, Newsom said new... (Continue reading)

Teen allegedly utilized a belt to kill an Arroyo Grande woman

Written on 2 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 18-year-old Fresno man allegedly used a belt to kill Jeanine Vore, 77, in her rural Arroyo Grande home on Friday. San Luis Obispo County prosecutors have charged Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles with murder and an enhancement for... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara dive boat captain charged with 34 counts of manslaughter

Written on 2 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the captain of the Santa Barbara-based dive boat that burst into flames in 2019, killing 33 passengers and one crew member, on 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter. The grand jury alleges Jerry Nehl... (Continue reading)

Developers to build 296 multi-unit dwellings in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Dec, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A venture capital firm has divulged plans for the construction of a multi-family neighborhood on the former Dalidio property in San Luis Obispo, now owned by developer Gary Grossman and known as San Luis Ranch. Development firm... (Continue reading)