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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to slash 10,000 jobs, reduce state deficit

Written on 10 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans Friday to reduce the state’s budget deficit by slashing 10,000 vacant jobs and cutting spending. Through his revised budget proposal, Newsom plans to close both this year’s remaining $27.6 billion budget... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police ask for help locating missing man

Written on 9 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau is asking the public for help locating a missing 66-year-old man. Christopher Rocco was last seen at his home on night of April 26. The following day, his vehicle was... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man convicted of sex crimes on a child

Written on 9 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury this week found 48-year-old Noe Arce of Paso Robles guilty of four counts of committing sex crimes on a child under the age of 14, including three counts of lewd and... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man facing child rape charges

Written on 9 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested a 45-year-old man last week for allegedly raping a child under 10 years old and other sex crimes. After investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, officers tracked down and arrested Paso Robles resident... (Continue reading)

Union, Paso Robles school district agree to compromise on wages

Written on 9 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District and the teachers union have agreed to salary increases of 4% to 5% over three years, under an agreement that still requires the approval of union members and the district... (Continue reading)

California Supreme Court to weigh removing ballot measure aimed at impeding tax hikes

Written on 8 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on Wednesday about whether or not to remove a measure from the November ballot that would require all new taxes and tax increases to be approved by voters.... (Continue reading)

Homeless leave, San Luis Obispo County closes safe parking site

Written on 7 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments
Homeless parking site

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County officially closed the safe parking site off Highway 1 on Monday, after the last 10 people left. County staff started dismantling the safe parking site on Tuesday, which includes the removal of fencing,... (Continue reading)

Car crashed into Paso Robles restaurant

Written on 7 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A car crashed into Thomas Hill Organics Bistro and Wine Bar in Paso Robles on Tuesday morning, causing significant damage to the building. Shortly before 11 a.m., a black Mercedes crashed into the restaurant, leaving most of... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria woman sentenced for COVID-19 insurance fraud

Written on 7 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 51-year-old Santa Maria woman was sentenced on Monday to five months in prison and five months home confinement while her 30-year-old daughter was sentenced to 21 months in prison for submitting fraudulent unemployment insurance claims to... (Continue reading)

Survey shows decline in San Luis Obispo County’s homeless population

Written on 7 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s homeless population dropped by 19% from 2022 to 2024, according to a newly released county preliminary report. This January, officials counted 1,171 homeless individuals in SLO County. In 2022, the county’s homeless population... (Continue reading)