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California cracks down on ‘dark money’

Written on 23 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted a regulation that will restrict “dark money” from flowing into state elections from elsewhere in the country. [Mother Jones] Dark money is a term that references donations to political campaigns in... (Continue reading)

Parkinson wants a sheriff’s substation in Nipomo

Written on 23 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson is calling for the county to open a sheriff’s substation in Nipomo. [KCOY] On Tuesday night, Parkinson hosted a town hall meeting in Nipomo, where residents raised numerous concerns about crime and public... (Continue reading)

Is SLO seeking more development?

Written on 23 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

The city of San Luis Obispo is seeking to significantly increase the amount of water it receives from Lake Nacimiento, prompting some to question whether city management is seeking more development. Last week, the San Luis Obispo City Council voted... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly begins construction on controversial dorm

Written on 22 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Cal Poly is expected to break ground this week on a $198 million dormitory that will border a residential neighborhood. The planned dormitory will contain 1,475 beds. It will be built on a lot at the corner of Slack Street... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay plans to ban Styrofoam

Written on 22 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Like San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay will soon ban Styrofoam, according to a city news release. On Sept. 8, the Morro Bay City Council endorsed a ban on Styrofoam products and directed staff to draft a corresponding ordinance. The council... (Continue reading)

‘Because I can,’ Nipomo GM says as he resigns

Written on 22 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Nipomo Community Services District General Manager Michael LeBrun has announced he is resigning, a CSD press release states. LeBrun plans to retire by early 2016. Separately from the press release, LeBrun sent an email to media explaining his decision. “Why... (Continue reading)

Monarch Grove robber also suspected in Goleta robbery

Written on 22 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are trying to determine whether the man who robbed the Monarch Grove Winery on Sunday also robbed a Goleta CVS late that night. Around noon Sunday, a robber wearing an old man mask, an Elvis... (Continue reading)

Atheist United sign vandalized in Atascadero

Written on 21 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

Motorists on southbound Highway 101 near Atascadero noticed Monday morning that an Atheists United San Luis Obispo highway cleanup sign had been vandalized. The Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway program provides an avenue for individuals or organizations to help maintain sections of California’s... (Continue reading)

Mortar round found in SLO dumpster

Written on 21 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The bomb squad came out to a San Luis Obispo shopping center Monday morning and found a mortar round in a dumpster behind Starbucks. [KSBY] Shortly after 6 a.m., the trash company reported a suspicious device to the San Luis... (Continue reading)

Templeton High football player in critical condition

Written on 21 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A Templeton High School football player is in critical condition following a head injury he suffered during a game Friday night. Isaac Lindsey, 16, is being treated at the trauma and neurological ICU units at Sierra Vista hospital, according to... (Continue reading)