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Fatal crash knocks out power near SLO airport

Written on 17 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A multi-vehicle crash near the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport left a motorcyclist dead and more than 350 PG&E customers without power Monday evening. [KSBY] Around 5:45 p.m. Monday, a pick-up truck made a left turn in front of an... (Continue reading)

Spencer’s Fresh Markets closing San Luis Obispo store

Written on 16 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Spencer’s Fresh Markets announced Monday it plans to close its store in San Luis Obispo, citing an expiring lease as the reason. Spencer Markets lease with Laguna Village Shopping Center ends Jan. 31, 2014, John Spencer said. Spencer is offering... (Continue reading)

Rally to return publishers grandchildren

Written on 16 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Citizens of San Luis Obispo County gathered outside the courthouse on the morning of December 10, 2013 to call for the release of CalCoastNews publisher Karen Velie’s grandchildren from Child Welfare Services custody. Protesters then entered the SLO County Board... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman faces two DUIs after manslaughter conviction

Written on 16 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

A Paso Robles woman who served a prison sentence for hitting and killing a tow truck driver while driving high on prescription drugs has had two DUI arrests since her release from lockup. [Tribune] Denise Gafner Mendoza, 55, is currently... (Continue reading)

Thieves return stolen Jet Ski

Written on 16 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The thieves who took a Jet Ski from a Grover Beach parking lot, contacted the owner Friday to say they were leaving the Jet Ski on the side of the road. On Dc. 13, surveillance footage caught three men driving... (Continue reading)

Capps to require background checks for employees

Written on 16 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Following the death of a 27-year-old woman in an accident caused by a then aide to Rep. Lois Capps, the congresswoman announced that she plans to make all current and future employees undergo criminal background checks. [KSBY] Ex-Capps district representative... (Continue reading)

Mexican national identified as victim found in Nipomo ditch

Written on 13 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body of a homicide victim found in a rural Nipomo ditch as a 26-year-old Mexican national. A field worker found the body in September partially submerged in a ditch near... (Continue reading)

Thieves snatch jet ski from Grover Beach motel

Written on 13 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Grover Beach police are searching for three men seen driving away from a motel parking lot with an orange and blue jet ski early Thursday morning. Surveillance footage caught three men driving a white Ford Ranger away from the Seaview... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay council approves severance package for Lueker

Written on 13 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 108 comments

The Morro Bay City Council approved a severance package Thursday for outgoing City Manager Andrea Lueker. Lueker will receive a $153,322 payout and will resign from her position on Jan. 3, 2014. The agreement bars both Lueker and the city... (Continue reading)

SWAT team arrests Paso Robles couple

Written on 12 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Members of the San Luis Obispo County Regional SWAT Team arrested a Paso Robles couple Wednesday morning that are believed to be dangerous gang associates. Around 6 a.m. Wednesday, the SWAT team served a search warrant for narcotics in the... (Continue reading)