Daily Briefs


Morro Bay considering allowing two marijuana dispensaries

At a hearing on Tuesday, the Morro Bay City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing two medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the coastal city. A council subcommittee consisting of Councilman Robert “Red” Davis and Councilwoman Marlys McPherson has... (Continue reading)

Thief burglarizes Paso Robles Trailer Barn

The owner of the Paso Roble trailer barn is asking the public to help identify a burglar who broke into the store early Saturday morning. The store’s surveillance cameras caught the thief in the act. “Hey friends and family of... (Continue reading)

Atascadero adding low-cost housing for farm workers

From low-income farm workers, the Corporation for Better Housing is now accepting applications for apartments at the Knolls at the Avenida in Atascadero. Located off Avenida Maria in south Atascadero, construction of the first phase of the 86 unit project... (Continue reading)

SLO County refuses to release jail video tapes

San Luis Obispo County officials have refused to release 100 hours of jailhouse surveillance footage that documents the last 48 hours of Andrew Holland’s life through several cameras. Last week, the SLO County Board of Supervisors agreed to pay $5... (Continue reading)

Woman gets year in jail for accessory to murder, faces deportation

The wife of the man accused of killing a 43-year-old Santa Maria resident outside a bar in Orcutt received a one-year jail sentence for accessory to murder. Mayra Perez, 29, pleaded no contest in June to being an accessory to... (Continue reading)

Lompoc mayor allegedly said he wants to shoot a councilman

While side-by-side at a street fair booth, the mayor of Lompoc allegedly arranged his fingers in the shape of gun, pointed his hand at a fellow councilman and said he wanted to shoot him in the head. The incident prompted... (Continue reading)

Central Coast festivalgoer died of LSD overdose

A 20-year-old Ventura woman who died after attending a music festival at Lake San Antonio this spring overdosed on Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Baylee Ybarra Gatlin, a Ventura College student, became... (Continue reading)

Man charged with torching SLO hotel room

San Luis Obispo police arrested a man Sunday evening after he allegedly set fire to his room at the Lamplighter Inn. Shortly after 8 p.m., an employee of the inn on Monterey Street reported a guest was banging on walls... (Continue reading)

California regulators working on water rules for pot grows

The California State Water Resources Control Board has released draft water regulations for growing marijuana in attempt to reign in the environmental damage that pot farms have caused and prepare for a new wave of legal cannabis grows. As required... (Continue reading)

Former congressional staffer arrested for trying to extort pot shop

A former staff member for a United States congresswoman allegedly tried to extort $5,000 out of a Compton marijuana shop, which he claimed would be shut down if he was not paid the money. The man indeed received the money,... (Continue reading)