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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)

How do SLO County cities match California electoral preferences?

Written on 12 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

According to data released by the California Secretary of State, the cities of Morro Bay and Pismo Beach are strong indicators of the political tide in California. [Sac Bee] Last November, the selections made by both Morro Bay and Pismo... (Continue reading)

California bill would ban selling pets bought from breeders

Written on 12 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

A bill in the California Legislature calls for prohibiting pet stores from selling live dogs, cats and rabbits unless businesses acquire the animals from a shelter, rescue or adoption organization. Assembly Bill 485, introduced by Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach)... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors approve oak tree ordinance

Written on 12 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has unanimously adopted a permanent ordinance aimed at deterring clear-cutting of oak trees. Last year, the board of supervisors adopted an emergency oak tree removal ordinance in response to community outrage over... (Continue reading)

California may move presidential primary to March or earlier

Written on 11 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

California’s secretary of state and a Democratic lawmaker are pushing for the state’s presidential primary to move up three months in 2020 and enter the slot in the national election cycle behind Iowa and New Hampshire. [LA Times] Senate Bill... (Continue reading)