Daily Briefs


San Luis Obispo’s plans for marijuana businesses

The city of San Luis Obispo is eying seven different areas to possibly place marijuana businesses, which would include a total of three brick and mortar pot shops. [Cal Coast Times] SLO’s city council has already approved an ordinance allowing... (Continue reading)

Mountain lion killed on Highway 1 in Cambria

A mountain lion was found dead alongside Highway 1 in Cambria on Thursday after it was apparently struck by a vehicle. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 8 a.m., a passerby reported seeing the dead mountain lion. California Department of Fish... (Continue reading)

Five people displaced in Paso Robles apartment fire

A fire broke out in a Paso Robles apartment building Thursday and displaced four residents. [Tribune] Shortly after 12 p.m., a caller reported the fire in a building located at 102 Spring Street. Fire officials say the blaze broke out... (Continue reading)

Probation for woman who called bomb threat into Camp Roberts

A woman who called in a bomb threat targeting Camp Roberts will avoid spending more time in jail and instead serve three years of probation. [Tribune] On Oct. 1, 2016, Joyce Ann Perkins, 61, called 911 and reported three bombs... (Continue reading)

Cambria CSD to remove its general manager

In a closed-session hearing last week, the Cambria Community Services District board decided to enter into negotiations on a separation agreement with CSD General Manager Jerry Gruber. [Cal Coast Times] On Aug. 31, the CSD board of directors met in... (Continue reading)

Former L.A. County official to plead guilty in bribery case

A man who worked in Los Angeles County’s Real Estate Division agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to lying to FBI agents and subscribing to a false tax return in an effort to cover up his receipt of illegal bribes. [Cal... (Continue reading)

Nipomo men accused of committing Santa Maria murder

A pair of brothers living in Nipomo are alleged to have committed a murder in Santa Maria early Saturday morning in which a 49-year-old man was shot and stabbed to death. One of the brothers, who is currently on the... (Continue reading)

60-year-old Paso Robles fire station closes

  Paso Roble Station 30 has officially been removed from service. A temporary fire station has been established at the North County Regional Center 356 N. Main Street in Templeton to serve the public during construction. pic.twitter.com/sUxDiYry9c — CAL FIRE... (Continue reading)

North County winery to build a B&B out of recycled shipping containers

Cass Vineyard & Winery in rural Paso Robles expects to soon break ground on a bed and breakfast that will consist of eight suites built with recycled steel shipping containers. [Cal Coast News] The North County winery is creating the... (Continue reading)

Bill to delay school start times heads to Gov. Brown

Middle and high school students could have more time to sleep in on school days if the governor signs SB 328 into law. Both house of the California Legislature voted in favor of a bill Friday that would mandate middle... (Continue reading)