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Phyllis Madonna hands over her fashion show to Women’s Shelter

Written on 30 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Following 30 years at the helm of her own fashion show, Phyllis Madonna is turning over control of the event to its beneficiary, the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County. Previously known as Phyllis’ Musical Revue & Fashion... (Continue reading)

Another home burned in Hill Fire

Written on 30 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Cal Fire revealed Thursday that firefighters found another home that was destroyed by the Santa Margarita Hill Fire. The blaze has now destroyed a total of four homes. The Hill Fire, which began on Monday, has burned approximately 1,600 acres.... (Continue reading)

U.S. House passes bill named after murdered Cal Poly grad

Written on 30 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The United States House of Representatives passed two bill Thursday intended to crack down on illegal immigration and crimes committed by illegal immigrants. One of the bills, “Kate’s Law,” is named after Cal Poly grad Kate Steinle, who was allegedly... (Continue reading)

Thieves drive off with motorcycle trailer in Grover Beach

Written on 29 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Multiple suspects stole a motorcycle trailer that contained motorcycle parts from the 900 block of Huber Street on Wednesday morning, according to the Grover Beach Police Department. Surveillance footage show that the suspects arrived at the scene in a small... (Continue reading)

Former Los Osos Director Michael Wright dies at 68

Written on 29 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Former Los Osos Community Services District director R. Michael Wright passed away on June 26 at the age of 68. He fell at work and died several days later. Wright was a member of the Los Osos board from 2011... (Continue reading)

Anger erupts after California speaker dumps single-payer bill

Written on 29 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 42 comments

California progressives are furious with Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who last week halted the the single-payer health care bill that had passed the state Senate. Rendon and his critics are now trading blows as progressives lobby for the speaker... (Continue reading)

Hill fire burns 1600 acres, 85 percent contained

Written on 29 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Santa Margarita Hill Fire has burned 1,598 acres and is 85 percent contained, as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire. The fire did not grow in size on Wednesday nor overnight. Three structures have been destroyed by the... (Continue reading)

More than 100 people exercise California’s new right to die

Written on 28 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A total of 111 people took life-ending pills over the last seven months of 2016 under California right-to-die law. [USA Today] The law took effect on June 9, 2016. A newly released report by the California Department of Health accounts... (Continue reading)

Atascadero Eagle Ranch project placed on hold

Written on 28 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A plan to build hundreds of homes, a resort and more on the southern edge of Atascadero has been placed on hold. But despite significant opposition to the plans, the developer likely will not drop the project. Jeff and Greg... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Big Bang Theory star’s Santa Margarita home

Written on 27 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Big “Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki’s ranch in rural Santa Margarita burned to the ground on Monday night in the Hill Fire. Galecki, who uses the ranch as a getaway, is frequently seen in establishments in Santa Margarita and... (Continue reading)