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Crashes, flooding and downed trees in SLO County

Written on 17 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The latest storm is wreaking havoc on roadways in San Luis Obispo County Friday morning. At least one serious collision occurred, and flooding and downed trees are impeding traffic. A vehicle rolled over on northbound Highway 101 south of the... (Continue reading)

Thousands of Santa Maria students skip class to protest Trump

Written on 17 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

More than 7,000 students were missing from Santa Maria elementary schools on Thursday while walkouts, strikes and business closures took place nationwide as part of the “Day Without Immigrants” — a protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. In San... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria taxi driver caught with loaded gun, drugs

Written on 16 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

After conducting an early morning traffic stop on a taxi, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies learned the driver was a felon who was carrying drugs and a loaded gun. At about 1 a.m. on Monday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a... (Continue reading)

Big Sky Cafe closes for ‘Day Without Immigrants’

Written on 16 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 51 comments

As part of a nationwide protest against United States President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, Big Sky Cafe in downtown San Luis Obispo is keeping its doors closed Thursday. Greg Holt, co-owner of the restaurant, released a statement Wednesday saying it... (Continue reading)

California bill proposes 4 a.m. last call

Written on 16 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A bill introduced in the California Legislature would make it possible for some bars and restaurants to extend last call for alcohol from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. [SF Chronicle] State Sen. Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) bill would give local... (Continue reading)

CMC guard sues, claims lost job due to pregnancy

Written on 16 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A California Men’s Colony correctional officer alleges the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) forced her out of her job and made her take unpaid leave during her pregnancy. [Tribune] Last November, the California Department of Fair Employment and... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande council votes for investigation into mayor

Written on 15 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council voted Tuesday to launch an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct raised by members of the public against Mayor Jim Hill. Political opponents of Hill have pushed hard in recent weeks for an investigation. Certain... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man stabs wife in the head on Valentine’s Day

Written on 15 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Santa Maria woman’s Valentine’s Day concluded with a trip to the hospital for multiple stab wounds and lacerations to her head, face and neck, according to the city’s police department. Mariano Elias Cordonas, 37, allegedly stabbed his wife repeatedly,... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission selects new director

Written on 15 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

After hiring a consulting firm that contacted more than 1,000 candidates nationwide, the California Coastal Commission voted unanimously last week to hire its interim chief as its new executive director. Jack Ainsworth has worked for the commission for 29 years,... (Continue reading)

California powers record year for U.S. wine exports

Written on 15 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

United States wine exports generated a record $1.62 billion in revenue for wineries in 2016. Ninety of the country’s wine exports came from California, according to the Wine Institute, a California wine industry advocacy group. The value of American wine... (Continue reading)