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Judge rules Gov. Gavin Newsom overstepped his authority

Written on 15 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

In a primarily symbolic decision, a judge ruled Friday that Gov. Gavin Newsom did not have the legal authority to order vote-by-mail ballots sent to all California voters. Sutter County Superior Court Judge Sarah Heckman ruled that even during a... (Continue reading)

Police searching for armed and dangerous man in Santa Maria

Written on 15 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Maria police are searching for a 27-year-old man who shot at a police officer on Saturday afternoon. The officer recognized Dustin Morales, who is wanted for previous crimes, walking near the River Ranch condo complex on Grant Street. When... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over attending dinner party

Written on 14 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Gov. Gavin Newsom allegedly broke one of his own coronavirus guidelines by attending a posh dinner party held in celebration of the 50th birthday of a lobbyist who is one of his advisers. [SF Chronicle] On... (Continue reading)

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)