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Another raw sewage spill in San Luis Obispo

Written on 18 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

For the second time in two days, health officials are asking people to avoid contact with creek water because of a sewage spill in San Luis Obispo. [Cal Coast Times] At about 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, 15,000 gallons of sewage... (Continue reading)

SLO firefighters rescue hikers and homeless swept up in storm

Written on 17 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo firefighters came to the rescue of a person on Bishop Peak Wednesday night, as well as multiple homeless individuals who were stranded by the storm early Thursday morning. [KSBY] Fire crews started the night by helping a... (Continue reading)

Power outages and road closures on the Central Coast

Written on 17 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Following heavy rainfall, there are multiple power outages around San Luis Obispo County Thursday morning, and some roads are closed because of flooding, mudslides and falling debris. [Cal Coast Times] As of about 8 a.m., 282 customers are without power... (Continue reading)

Dan Dow mishap at sexual assault trial leads to dismissal of entire jury panel

Written on 17 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A San Luis Obispo County judge dismissed the entire jury panel in a Cambria sexual assault case that SLO County District Dan Dow is personally prosecuting after Dow appeared to trivialize reasonable doubt in his questioning of prospective jurors, something... (Continue reading)

3,000 gallons of sewage spilled in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Health Department is asking people to avoid Acacia Creek in SLO after 3,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled Wednesday and then flowed into the creek. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 7 a.m., a mainline blockage... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man allegedly holds partner hostage, takes child

Written on 16 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A Morro Bay man allegedly held his female partner against her will for several days, then ran off with the couple’s 1-year-old son. [Cal Coast Times] At about 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Morro Bay police responded to a report of... (Continue reading)

Another San Luis Obispo Cal Poly fraternity suspended for hazing

Written on 16 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Cal Poly administrators placed the Sigma Pi fraternity on suspension this week for breaking university rules relating to hazing and alcohol use. [Cal Coast Times] Sigma Pi is on full suspension until June 15. Sigma Pi will then be on... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County seeking to intervene in PG&E bankruptcy

Written on 15 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

San Luis Obispo County plans to pursue legal intervention in PG&E’s expected bankruptcy in order to protect an $85 million settlement agreement with the utility over the closure of the Diablo Canyon power plant. [KCOY] On Sunday, PG&E, which potentially... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student infected with Norovirus

Written on 15 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A Cal Poly student who lives on campus has contracted norovirus, university officials announced. [Cal Coast Times] Norovirus causes nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms can include fever, headaches and body aches. The student who contracted norovirus is... (Continue reading)

Evacuation orders issued for Santa Barbara County burn areas

Written on 15 Jan, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Santa Barbara County authorities have issued evacuation orders, the first of 2019, for residents living in multiple burn areas ahead of an anticipated storm that could cause new debris flows. [Cal Coast Times] An evacuation order for the Thomas Fire... (Continue reading)