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Another homeless man arrested for arson in SLO

Written on 27 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a homeless man for starting fires in a dumpster and two trash cans on Madonna Road Tuesday morning. The incident marked the second time this year police accused a homeless man of starting a fire... (Continue reading)

SLO County fires burn mobile homes and firefighter facility

Written on 27 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An early morning fire near Camp San Luis Obispo and an afternoon fire in Atascadero resulted in the destruction of a firefighter training facility and a mobile home on Thursday. Additionally, a vehicle and firefighting equipment were destroyed; a second... (Continue reading)

Suicidal inmate sends three deputies to the hospital

Written on 26 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

An inmate at the Santa Barbara County Jail injured three deputies Sunday evening who were attempting to keep the prisoner from committing suicide, according to a sheriff’s department press release. At approximately 10:30 p.m., two deputies responded to the inmate... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews thanks GoFundMe supporters

Written on 26 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

We at CalCoastNews want to thank our many supporters who have contributed to our legal fund on the site GoFundMe. As of Tuesday morning, $9,189 has been raised to help defray the cost of depositions, now ongoing. Your help is... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles crash leaves four people hospitalized

Written on 26 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Four people went to the hospital Monday evening after two pickup trucks drove off Highway 101 in Paso Robles. One of the trucks rolled down an embankment, while the other drove up an embankment, launched into the air and landed... (Continue reading)

Lopez Lake water level at all-time low

Written on 26 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The amount of water in Lopez Lake has reached an all-time low. Officials have responded by closing the boat launch ramp at the lake. [KSBY] Lopez Lake is currently at 26.4 percent capacity, according to San Luis Obispo County water... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit claims elderly woman raped at Arroyo Grande care facility

Written on 26 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An employee of an Arroyo Grande nursing facility raped a 78-year-old woman at the care center last year, according to a lawsuit filed in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Arroyo Grande police have been investigating the rape allegation since Sept.... (Continue reading)

Shandon woman killed in Atascadero crash

Written on 25 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

CORRECTION: The crash occurred in Atascadero not Templeton. A 29-year-old Shandon woman died in a crash on Highway 101 in Atascadero early Monday morning, according to the CHP. At approximately 4:35 a.m., the woman was driving northbound on Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay attorney dies while on probation

Written on 25 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Former attorney and Morro Bay planning commissioner, John Fennacy died  a little more than a week ago at the age of 50. Fennacy was found dead at his home, according to the Morro Bay Police Department. Authorities have not released... (Continue reading)

CalPERS investment returns fall below 1 percent

Written on 25 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

CalPERS earned a return on its investments of just .6 percent in the last fiscal year, marking the state retirement fund’s worst performance since 2009. The pension system must average a yearly return of at least 7.5 percent to meet... (Continue reading)