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Can the First Amendment survive President Donald Trump?

Written on 21 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 47 comments

OPINION by PETER SCHEER Freedom of speech is as fragile as it is precious. President-elect Donald Trump likes to talk about a future in which America will be great “again.” Freedom of speech—in particular, the right to criticize government without... (Continue reading)

California Democrat Party considering financial disclosure rules

Written on 21 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

In response to a controversy involving one of its leaders, the California Democratic Party is considering a new rule that would require its officials to disclose any compensation they receive in exchange for advocating for a statewide ballot measure or... (Continue reading)

Gay man reportedly assaulted by Trump supporters

Written on 21 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are treating the assault of a 47-year-old gay man near the Frog & Peach Pub on Hiquera Street as a hate crime, said Capt. Chris Staley. On Nov. 10 at about 9:30 a.m.,... (Continue reading)

Police dig in Kern County for missing woman’s remains

Written on 21 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

In similar fashion to San Luis Obispo County’s Kristin Smart case, Long Beach police detectives have reopened a missing person cold case and have begun digging for remains. Investigators searched for human remains in Kern County last week but did... (Continue reading)

Missing woman rescued from SLO creek

Written on 21 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

San Luis Obispo fire personnel rescued a 35-year-old woman on Sunday who was sitting in a creek with a relatively strong current. The woman had been reported missing about a week prior to her rescue. At about 4 p.m., Fire... (Continue reading)

No new oil drilling on the Central Coast

Written on 20 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The Obama Administration announced Friday that there will be no new oil drilling leases on the Central Coast of California for at least five years. [KCBX] The federal government’s new oil and gas leasing program for offshore federal waters through... (Continue reading)

Prosecutors failed to provide evidence Bob Marley smoked weed

Written on 20 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by STEPHEN COOPER In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s tapping of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, Bob Marley fans and marijuana smokers, especially those planning a trip to Washington, D.C., should know about a quirky, overlooked judicial opinion issued... (Continue reading)

9 savory side dishes and desserts for the Thanksgiving table

Written on 19 Nov, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Find the perfect Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts with a little help from Spencer’s Fresh Markets. The shaved Brussels sprouts with country ham is sure to please. The following fall recipes are provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo mayoral race even closer

Written on 19 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

In what is becoming an open race, San Luis Obispo Mayor Jan Marx’ lead over mayoral candidate Heidi Harmon has dropped from 726 votes on election night to 213 votes as of the last count on Tuesday. There are currently... (Continue reading)

Oceano woman shoots neighbor during dispute

Written on 19 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A 57-year-old Oceano woman shot her neighbor in the abdomen during an argument on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 1 p.m., Loretta Dean Lopez brandished a gun during an dispute with a male neighbor when she allegedly shot him in the... (Continue reading)