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Gov. Gavin Newsom orders statewide shelter in home order

Written on 19 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered all California residents to shelter at home in response to the coronavirus. The order takes effect immediately and will last until further notice. While specific details are not yet available, it is likely  Newsom’s... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus infections continue to soar, 13 in SLO County

Written on 19 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

There are currently at least 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County, up from seven case yesterday, according to the county health department. People from throughout the county haves tested positive for the virus. Five of the... (Continue reading)

Airline suspends its San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara routes

Written on 19 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By CCT STAFF Amid chaos in the airline industry and the closure of the Las Vegas strip, regional carrier Contour Airlines is suspending its service to both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Contour has been providing nonstop flights from... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police seeking help in finding missing man

Written on 18 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF Paso Robles police are searching for a missing man who was last seen early Sunday morning. Trevon Perry, 27, was last seen in the area of Poppy Lane after leaving a friend’s house. Perry’s friends and family... (Continue reading)

SLO County orders bars closed, restaurants restricted

Written on 18 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By CCT STAFF San Luis Obispo County shelter-in-place rules, which include closing all bars and restricting restaurants to carry out and delivery only, are scheduled to begin Thursday at 5 p.m and stay in effect until further notice. Seven people... (Continue reading)

California schools likely to close for rest of academic year

Written on 18 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By CCT STAFF California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday schools will likely remain closed for the rest of the academic year, which would amount to a much longer closure than previously expected. [Politico] A months-long closure of statewide schools has... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County to enact shelter-in-place

Written on 18 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County plans to order a shelter-in-place for all residents following the lead of multiple other counties in California in response to the coronavirus, according to several public officials. A statement will be released later... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County sheriff and court staffers in isolation

Written on 18 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By CCT STAFF Positive coronavirus test results from two San Luis Obispo County residents has led to the isolation of more than a dozen government employees in Santa Barbara County, according to a press release. On March 12, an employee... (Continue reading)

The number of coronavirus cases in SLO County double in one day

Written on 17 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By CCT STAFF There are currently six confirmed cases of coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County, up from three reported cases on Monday, according to the county public health department. Two of the infected people live in Nipomo, three live... (Continue reading)

Police looking for suspects in Paso Robles Lowe’s fire

Written on 17 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By CCT STAFF The fire at Lowe’s home improvement store Sunday night was set intentionally by thieves who used the blaze to distract workers as they stole a pipe threader, according to the Paso Robles Police Department. Police are now... (Continue reading)