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California Valley fire burns 900 acres

Written on 30 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A grass fire quickly spread across a section of the California Valley Wednesday evening, burning approximately 900 acres. [Cal Coast Times] At about 5 p.m., the fire was reported burning near the Belmont Trail. Windy conditions helped spread the blaze,... (Continue reading)

SLO City employee headed to cushy pay-to-stay jail

Written on 29 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo city employee, whose unprovoked assault on a woman and a man at an Avila Beach bar caused public outrage, will serve his time behind bars at a “pay-to-stay” jail. [Cal... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man accused of assaulting an escort

Written on 29 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Police arrested a San Luis Obispo man Saturday morning for allegedly threatening and assaulting an escort he found through an online advertisement. [Cal Coast Times] At about 6 a.m., neighbors of Leo Dejesus Neri, 30, reported a woman screaming for... (Continue reading)

Suicidal man in Templeton with a knife, evades deputies

Written on 29 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A reportedly suicidal man with a knife managed to run away from probation officers and sheriff’s deputies who were chasing him Tuesday evening, and authorities are still searching for the suspect. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 6 p.m., sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Thieves utilize a backhoe to nab Atascadero bank’s ATM

Written on 28 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A thief or thieves used a backhoe to try to steal an ATM from an Atascadero bank Monday night, ultimately giving up on the effort after partially removing the machine, according to police. [Cal Coast Times] At about 10:30 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

Nurses at Sierra Vista and Twin Cities hospitals picketing

Written on 28 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

As part of a multi-state protest at Tenet Healthcare facilities, nurses will picket on Tuesday outside of Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo and Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton. [Cal Coast Times] Nurses have planned protests... (Continue reading)

Semi truck crashes at Santa Margarita onramp

Written on 28 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A semi truck drove off Highway 101, crashed into a guard rail and landed partially in a ditch near Santa Margarita Tuesday morning, prompting a partial highway closure, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] At about 3:18 a.m., the... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande’s $3.5 million revenue shortfall

Written on 27 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council is scheduled to discuss a $3.5 million annual shortfall for infrastructure upkeep on Tuesday, according to a staff report. [Cal Coast Times] In his staff report, City Manager Jim Bergman says the city is short... (Continue reading)

SLO thieves snatch shopper’s wallet, then go shopping

Written on 27 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A man and a woman snatched a shopper’s wallet in San Luis Obispo last week and then made several fraudulent purchases at local stores, according to police. [Cal Coast Times] At about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the two thieves stole... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student raises $32,000 for homeless coalition in video stream

Written on 27 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A Cal Poly student leveraged her following on the video streaming platform Twitch to raise $32,000 for the Five Cities Homeless Coalition as part of a 21st birthday livestream on Friday. [Cal Coast Times] Maya Higa is a Cal Poly... (Continue reading)