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SLO police asking for help in identifying child molester’s alleged victim

Written on 29 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

At least five separate reports have been filed this week alleging convicted child molester Jonathan Oscar Davis recently touched young girls. [Cal Coast Times] On Monday, San Luis Obispo police arrested Davis, 43, after he rubbed the hair of a... (Continue reading)

High-density development planned in place of bowling alley project

Written on 29 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

In the aftermath of an aborted entertainment venue project involving a pair of controversial developers, a prominent local development firm and an international real estate company have a new proposal for the downtown San Luis Obispo site: a mixed-use high... (Continue reading)

Liberal columnist Joe Tarica is Tribune’s new editor

Written on 29 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

A longtime journalist for The Tribune who has recently penned columns advocating for liberal policies and supporting liberal politicians in SLO County has been named the new editor of San Luis Obispo’s daily newspaper. [Cal Coast Times] Joe Tarica will... (Continue reading)

Suspects plead guilty to embezzling public funds

Written on 28 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced Wednesday that the last two people involved in a county public works embezzlement scheme have pled guilty. [Cal Coast Times] Leanna Harada, 43, and Michael Anzivino, 46, pled guilty to felony... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande budget shortfall leads to layoffs

Written on 28 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Faced with a budget gap of nearly $1 million, the city of Arroyo Grande is laying off staffers and reducing the hours of operation at City Hall. [Cal Coast Times] Arroyo Grande has a projected budget gap of $912,000 next... (Continue reading)

Illegal immigrant convicted of the murder of Marilyn Pharis

Written on 28 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Santa Maria jury convicted an illegal immigrant with an extensive criminal history Wednesday of the murder of Air Force veteran Marilyn Pharis. Victor Aureliano Martinez was also convicted of multiple enhancements and could now face life in prison without... (Continue reading)

Mayor Jim Hill barred from voting on Brisco Road interchange

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Fair Political Practices Commission recently informed Arroyo Grande Mayor Jim Hill that he has a conflict of interest regarding the Brisco Road interchange project and cannot vote on the issue. [Cal Coast Times] Throughout Hill’s term, he has been... (Continue reading)

Sex offender arrested for touching girls in downtown SLO

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A San Luis Obispo man twice convicted of child molestation is in the SLO County Jail following an arrest on Monday. [Cal Coast Times] San Luis Obispo police arrested Jonathan Oscar Davis, 43, and booked him in jail on a... (Continue reading)

SLO bowling alley project stopped after failure to pay bills

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Faced with fresh allegations of hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills, a pair of controversial developers dropped their plans to build a bowling alley and entertainment venue in downtown San Luis Obispo. The brothers say, though, they plan... (Continue reading)

Plans for a Grover Beach conference center canceled

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

  The long-envisioned Grover Beach lodge and conference center project may now become just a hotel development. [Cal Coast Times] Pacifica Companies, the developer, is currently seeking approval from the city of Grover Beach to move forward with the project... (Continue reading)