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Driver in fatal accident with Cal Poly student charged with manslaughter

Written on 25 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The man involved in a high-profile collision in Arroyo Grande that killed an 18-year-old Cal Poly student has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter by the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. [Cal Coast Times] On Oct. 7, 2018,... (Continue reading)

Attorney general reviewing Dow’s decision not to charge officer with rape

Written on 25 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The California Attorney General’s Office is reviewing a decision by the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office to not charge a Paso Robles officer accused of sexual assault while on the job. [Tribune] Even though DNA evidence found at... (Continue reading)

Massive sewer blockage causing sanitary issues Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 24 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A massive sewer blockage at Atascadero State Hospital has kept a total of 77 patients in two different units without easy access to toilets and drinking water for at least nine days, prompting some ASH employees to voice their frustration.... (Continue reading)

Judge approves PG&E’s $235 million employee bonus plan

Written on 24 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved PG&E’s plan to award $235 million in bonuses to approximately 10,000 employees this year. [SF Chronicle] PG&E regularly pays bonuses to about 40 percent of its workforce as part of the employees’ annual compensation.... (Continue reading)

SLO City Manager calls employee’s behavior appalling

Written on 24 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

San Luis Obispo City Manager Derek Johnson called the actions of a city employee during a fight at an Avila Beach bar “appalling” and said that he takes his obligation to the public very seriously. Johnson also said that he... (Continue reading)

Man accused of killing his mother in Grover Beach for money

Written on 23 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

An Indiana man allegedly stabbed his mother to death in her Grover Beach home in order to steal her will and sell off her assets, district attorney’s office investigators testified on Monday. [Tribune] On Oct. 25, 2018, Grover Beach police officers... (Continue reading)

PG&E seeking to raise rates to cover losses from wildfire issues

Written on 23 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

PG&E requested permission from the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Monday to hike rates, which would result in the average household’s electricity and natural gas bill increasing by $22.67 a month. [Sac Bee] Currently in bankruptcy over the massive... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles shifts to district voting system

Written on 22 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Paso Robles City Council voted last Tuesday to finalize a shift from an at-large electoral system to by-district voting, a move that is intended to appease a lawyer who threatened the city with a lawsuit over... (Continue reading)

Woman killed in Oceano crash identified

Written on 22 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The woman killed in a five-vehicle crash at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area Friday night has been identified as Narcissa Lichtman, 44, of San Jose, according to KSBY. At about 7;30 p.m., a group of people were following... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys car in Arroyo Grande, video

Written on 22 Apr, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

FCFA and @CALFIRE_SLO responded to a vehicle accident with fire in vegetation SB 101 / Grand. Thankfully all occupants out of the car and ok! #fivecitiesfire #arroyogrande #groverbeach #oceano #calfire_slo pic.twitter.com/TttKgl9egT — Five Cities Fire (@5CitiesFirePIO) April 21, 2019 A... (Continue reading)