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Tainted romaine lettuce likely from the Central Coast

Written on 26 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A nationwide E. Coli outbreak that has resulted in more than 30 hospitalizations and prompted health officials to instruct consumers to stay away from romaine lettuce may have started in Monterey County. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonazles said the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man killed in single vehicle crash

Written on 25 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 50-year-old Atascadero man was killed early Sunday morning in a single vehicle crash on El Camino Real, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] At about 12:15 a.m., the victim was headed north on El Camino Real south of... (Continue reading)

Camp Fire 100 percent contained, at least 85 dead

Written on 25 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

California fire officials announced Sunday that the Camp Fire is 100 percent contained. The deadliest and most destructive fire in California’s history has killed at least 85 people. There are currently 271 people missing. [Cal Coast Times] As friends and... (Continue reading)

Tito Ortiz crushes Chuck Liddell in first round knockout, video

Written on 25 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Twelve years after his second loss to Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz was finally able to defeat his long time rival on Saturday evening. [Cal Coast Times] The fight started off slow, but after four minutes Ortiz dropped Liddell with a... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande suspects found with counterfeit bills, drugs, stolen gun

Written on 24 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Grover Beach police officers arrested a man and woman from Arroyo Grande on Saturday for possession of a stolen gun, counterfeit money and heroin after following up on a tip from a concerned citizen. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 10... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest suspect in Santa Maria tobacco shop burglary

Written on 24 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department deputies arrested a suspect in a Santa Maria tobacco store burglary on Friday after receiving a tip from a witness, according to the officials. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 2 a.m., the witness watched a... (Continue reading)

Rains help firefighters battle Camp Fire

Written on 23 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The rains that swept across the area have helped firefighters extinguish the deadly Camp Fire, officials said Friday.The Camp Fire is 95 percent contained. [Cal Coast Times] Fueled by high winds and low humidity, the Camp Fire charred 153,336 acres.... (Continue reading)

Best San Luis Obispo County Black Friday deals

Written on 22 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

For serious bargain hunters, Black Friday is a day to find bargains and get a head start on holiday shopping. Now, many stores are offering deals starting on Thanksgiving. With help from WalletHub, which surveyed nearly 7,000 deals from 35... (Continue reading)

SLO County seeks court order to stop some workers from striking

Written on 22 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

San Luis Obispo County officials filed a complaint against the county’s primary employee union and are requesting that California’s labor relations agency seek a court order to stop public health and safety workers from striking. [Cal Coast Times] On Nov.... (Continue reading)

Police nab three Paso Robles bank robbers

Written on 22 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Authorities tracked down three of the men who allegedly robbed a Chase Bank in Paso Robles on Tuesday after they were spotted driving in a getaway car at more than 100 mph on Highway 101. Shortly after 6 p.m., five... (Continue reading)