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Atascadero council race takes shape

Written on 12 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

One incumbent and four challengers are competing for a total of two Atascadero City Council seats in the November election. Councilwoman Roberta Fonzi is running for reelection, while Councilman Bob Kelley has opted not to seek another term in office.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande clerk beaten but staves off robbery, video

Written on 12 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A robber punched a clerk at an Arroyo Grande AM/PM store, but neither he nor his accomplice managed to steal any cash. After the botched robbery, the suspects escaped and they remain on the loose. The clerk escaped the attack... (Continue reading)

Bus carrying farmworkers catches fire and crashes

Written on 12 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A fiery bus with no one at the wheel rolled down a Santa Barbara County Highway and crashed into a ditch Thursday afternoon. Six people were injured and taken to the hospital, although only person suffered major injuries. [KEYT] Shortly... (Continue reading)

Who is spending what on California ballot measures?

Written on 11 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A total of 17 statewide initiatives are on the November ballot, marking the most measures on a single ballot in California since March 2000. As of early August, donors have contributed almost $200 million to ballot measure campaigns. [LA Times]... (Continue reading)

Motel room standoff suspect sentenced to 14 years

Written on 11 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A Nipomo man whom San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies spent two weeks searching for has received a 14-year prison sentence for attempted murder. The search for Richard Anthony Rodriguez included a 12-hour standoff with an empty motel room. On... (Continue reading)

Phony IRS agent targeting SLO County residents

Written on 11 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an IRS phone scam that is spreading locally. Sheriff’s officials received 11 reports over the last 10 days from people targeted by the scammer or scammers, the agency announced... (Continue reading)

8 Brazilian recipes to try while watching the Olympics

Written on 10 Aug, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

Seeking to enhance your Rio Olympic watching experience, it’s time to indulge in a few Brazilian recipes. The following Brazilian recipes were provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria. Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles) Ingredients: 1 (14... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council field expands to six

Written on 10 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A total of six candidates are now expected to run for two open San Luis Obispo City Council seats. Two council seats are up for grabs because Councilman John Ashbaugh is termed out and Councilman Dan Carpenter is running for... (Continue reading)

Recycling center closures cost communities millions each year

Written on 10 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

By KAREN VELIE Throughout San Luis Obispo County, numerous recycling centers have closed leaving some local communities without a place to redeem their beverage deposits. These closures have cost local businesses and residents millions of dollars. California charges a fee... (Continue reading)

SLO County women’s jail project $3.3 million over budget

Written on 10 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.1 million cost overrun on the ongoing expansion of the women’s jail on Tuesday. Builders have also fallen one year behind schedule on the project. [Tribune] Previously, the supervisors approved... (Continue reading)