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Judge dismisses voter fraud case against CSD director

Written on 27 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A San Luis Obispo County judge threw out a voter fraud case involving a California Valley CSD director who was accused of living in Paso Robles. Judge Craig Van Rooyen said he understood why the SLO County District Attorney’s Office... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach mayor accused of hiding assets

Written on 27 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A local activist has filed a complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission alleging that Grover Beach Mayor John Shoals for years has failed to report personal financial interests, in violation of state law. Just two... (Continue reading)

Boy forgives former coach who caused near-fatal crash

Written on 27 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

During a teary sentencing hearing in which even the judge cried, a former wrestling coach said he wished he could hug the boy he harmed during a drug induced crash. The boy said he had never seen his coach so... (Continue reading)

Man caught on SLO doorbell camera arrested

Written on 27 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

San Luis Obispo Obispo police have arrested the man who was captured by a surveillance camera lurking outside a woman’s home on Saturday. Officers identified the man in the video as San Luis Obispo resident Michael Dean Sutton, 38. Sutton... (Continue reading)

Steve Martin’s election story

Written on 26 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Special to CCN by William Peischel The closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant, gang-related activity, homelessness and the drought are among the largest issues in the race for supervisor in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors District 1... (Continue reading)

John Peschong’s election story

Written on 26 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Special to CCN by William Peischel The closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, gang-related activity, homelessness and the drought are among the largest issues in the race for supervisor in the San Luis Obispo County Board of District 1... (Continue reading)

Local philanthropist donates $20,000 to Carpenter campaign

Written on 26 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

Open letter from Dan Carpenter I’m pleased to announce my campaign for 3rd District Supervisor has received a major contribution, $20,000, from B. Wayne Hughes Jr., an 18-year resident of San Luis Obispo County. I’m proud to have earned the... (Continue reading)

Tom Fulks promotes division and anxiety

Written on 26 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by ANDREA DEVITT As an educator in California public schools for over 26 years, I have seen this presidential election evoke more distress and anxiety in students like no other. As community leaders, educators and elected officials it is... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande cross burner arrested on gun charges

Written on 26 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

One of the men convicted in the 2011 Arroyo Grande cross burning case could be heading back to prison well before the date he was scheduled to be released. Jeremiah Leo “Smurf” Hernandez returned to San Luis Obispo Superior Court... (Continue reading)

Alleged arsonist arrested for setting two fires in Morro Bay

Written on 26 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Authorities arrested a suspected arsonist for setting two fires in Morro Bay Tuesday evening. Officials have yet to release the suspect’s identity. [KSBY] Shortly after 5 p.m., the fires were discovered along a trail on Black Hill between Morro Bay... (Continue reading)