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Arroyo Grande furniture business closing as customers await orders

Written on 3 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

An Arroyo Grande furniture business that has come under fire for not delivering beds and couches that customers purchased is preparing to close for good. The business may close without refunding customers whose orders were not fulfilled. [KSBY] For months,... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara nonprofit sues Lands Commission over Diablo Canyon

Written on 3 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Barbara-based nonprofit has filed a lawsuit against the California State Lands Commission, alleging the agency wrongfully approved a new lease for the cooling system at Diablo Canyon power plant. The lawsuit claims state law mandates... (Continue reading)

37 arrested for alcohol offenses at the Mid-State Fair

Written on 3 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

At the Mid-State Fair, from July 20 through July 31, law enforcement officers arrested 37 fair attendees and staffers for a variety of alcohol related offenses. Working together, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies and agents from the California Department... (Continue reading)

Charges recommended for deadly DUI crash on Highway 58

Written on 2 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The California Highway Patrol is recommending a vehicular manslaughter charge against a San Luis Obispo woman accused of causing a fatal collision while driving intoxicated. The crash, which occurred on Highway 58, killed Denise Lyn Fox, 56, of Santa Margarita.... (Continue reading)

CCN poll shows Carpenter trouncing rival Hill

Written on 2 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

Dan Carpenter has blown past his rival Adam Hill in the battle for the District 3 San Luis Obispo County Supervisor seat, according to a CalCoastNews poll conducted Monday. Among decided voters, San Luis Obispo City Councilman Dan Carpenter holds... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach marijuana tax goes on the ballot

Written on 2 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The Grover Beach City Council has placed a marijuana tax measure on the November ballot. If two thirds of voters support the initiative, it will be San Luis Obispo County’s first municipal tax on marijuana. Grover Beach Council members gave... (Continue reading)

Oceano man pleads no contest to his wife’s murder

Written on 2 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 27-year-old Oceano man who slit his wife’s throat while she was sleeping in a bed with the couple’s 3-year-old son has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Humberto Jacobo Chavez will face a maximum prison sentence of 18 years... (Continue reading)

Old Mission School vice principal let go

Written on 1 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 59 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an apparent response to threats from several parents to unregister their children, Old Mission School in San Luis Obispo announced Tuesday that Vice Principal Margaret Porter will no longer be employed by the school. Old Mission... (Continue reading)

Concerned Cambrians call for candidates

Written on 1 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

Statement from Concerned Cambrians The Cambria Community Service District board of directors has been a major disappointment to the larger Cambria community. If you attend the CCSD meetings, you will be concerned too. CCSD discourages public participation! Last minute presentations... (Continue reading)

SUV crashes into San Luis Obispo bank

Written on 1 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A driver crashed an SUV into a San Luis Obispo bank Saturday night. Police responded to the scene and arrested the driver for DUI. [KSBY] The crash occurred at Founders Community Bank located at 237 Higuera Street. The collision caused... (Continue reading)