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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)

California governor denies parole to youngest Manson follower

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

California Gov. Jerry Brown has denied parole to a female follower of Charles Manson who was 19 years old at the time of the 1969 killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Leslie Van Houten previously admitted she stabbed Rosemary LaBianca... (Continue reading)

6 homes destroyed in Central Coast wildfire

Written on 25 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A wildfire burning near Big Sur has consumed 11,000 acres and destroyed six homes. The fire, which has grown to over 17 square miles, is 5 percent contained. Two sheds were also destroyed as the fire grew to over 17... (Continue reading)

Food 4 Less opening in Arroyo Grande

Written on 24 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The parent company of discount grocery Food 4 Less has purchased the Haggen lease at the Five Cities Center on Branch Street, according to a press release. The purchase price and the date the new store will open were not... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man arrested for attempted murder

Written on 23 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Santa Maria police arrested a 41-year-old Nipomo man for the attempted murder of a man at a Santa Maria gas station on Thursday. On Friday evening, officers pulled Pedro Santiago over on the 900 block of North Broadway in Santa... (Continue reading)

7 injured in head on collision on Highway 46

Written on 23 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Seven people involved in a head on collision on Highway 46 east of Shandon on Saturday morning were transported to the hospital. Shortly after 9 a.m., an eastbound driver tried to pass a truck pulling a trailer. The driver then... (Continue reading)