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Man in ATV leads Pismo Beach police on pursuit

Written on 16 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A man was arrested late Friday night after riding an ATV up Highway 101 from Pismo Beach into San Luis Obispo, police said. Shortly before 11 p.m., officers spotted Shawn Cahill, 42, of Chico driving recklessly near Price and Dolliver... (Continue reading)

Woman shot and killed in Orcutt

Written on 16 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A woman was found dead in a parking lot on Goodwin Road in Orcutt on Easter morning. The woman had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Shortly before 7 a.m., Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of... (Continue reading)

Doctor fired for inappropriate behavior, hired by Dignity Health

Written on 15 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A doctor fired for having a sexual relationship with a patient, was hired by San Luis Obispo Oncology and Hematology Health Center, which is part of the Dignity Health network. [Bellingham Herald] Andrew L. Kominsky allegedly had a sexual relationship... (Continue reading)

SLO County businesses undergo shake-up

Written on 14 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

Applebee’s is leaving Paso Robles and three Radio Shack stores in San Luis Obispo County are shutting their doors. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines has begun flying passengers into San Luis Obispo from Seattle and vice versa. The Paso Robles Applebee’s closed... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man busted for alleged gambling operation

Written on 14 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Santa Maria police broke up a an alleged illegal gambling operation on Thursday and arrested the owner of the betting establishment. After a lengthy investigation, the Santa Maria Police Department’s Community Services Unit raided an establishment in the 100 block... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande council extends city sales tax

Written on 13 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to extend the city’s half percent sales tax for five years. The move will keep the tax in place until at least 2022. In Nov. 2006, Arroyo Grande voters approved Measure O,... (Continue reading)

Check fraud suspects caught in SLO with meth and toddler

Written on 13 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Three Fresno residents are accused of using fraudulent checks in San Luis Obispo County that have resulted in local businesses suffering $160,000 in losses, with another $150,000 in losses expected, according to SLOPD. Officers located the suspects in San Luis... (Continue reading)

Suspects get away after shooting in Arroyo Grande

Written on 13 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man was shot at a home in Arroyo Grande Thursday morning, prompting a police search that has yet to net any suspects. The shooting occurred around 9 a.m. in the 1400 block of El Camino Real. The victim was... (Continue reading)

Another man dies in county custody

Written on 13 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A 60-year-old man died at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on Thursday morning. It is suspected the man died from natural causes, according to county personnel. The sheriff’s department plans to hold a news conference at 2 p.m. today.... (Continue reading)

California vaccine rates hit high after mandatory vaccination law

Written on 13 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

In the first year of California’s mandatory vaccination regime, vaccination rates among kindergartners reached their highest level since 2001, according to a report released by the California Department of Public Health. From the 2015-2016 school year to the 2016-2017 school... (Continue reading)