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Three cars collide in Santa Barbara County’s Windy Gap

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A three-car crash in Santa Barbara County’s Windy Gap area sent one vehicle plunging off the road and five people to Cottage Hospital. In all, eight people suffered injuries in the crash, and five had to be extricated from vehicles.... (Continue reading)

Rock Hall of Famer Jeff Beck to play Chumash Casino in August

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By COLIN JONES The Chumash Casino Resort has several headliner heavyweights lined up this summer to wow audiences at its recently remodeled Samala Showroom, which is back to its 1,400 seat capacity. In addition to previously announced shows by Stevie... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles councilman accused of using position for profit

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Councilman John Hamon is accused of violating conflict of interest rules because he participates in government decisions that allegedly impact his business interests and income. Hamon is currently running against three other candidates for the... (Continue reading)

Two die as homebuilt plane crashes in Ventura County

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A homebuilt plane crashed in a lemon orchard in Ventura County Saturday afternoon, killing both of the people onboard. The crash occurred in Santa Paula, just north of the city of Ventura. [KABC] On the way down, the plane collided... (Continue reading)

Man sentenced to 177 years for robbing and raping prostitutes

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A 52-year-old Santa Maria man was sentenced to more than 177 years in prison for raping and robbing women in San Luis Obispo County at gunpoint. His victims were prostitutes. [KSBY] On March 14, 2013, Gregory Arthur Erwin, a former... (Continue reading)

California Men’s Colony on lockdown

Written on 29 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

State officials placed the California Men’s Colony on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after receiving an anonymous tip that dangerous contraband had been trafficked into the prison by an inmate participating on  a fire crew. Officials are not disclosing what type of... (Continue reading)

Debbie Peterson’s priorities for District 3

Written on 29 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 32 comments

OPINION by DEBBIE PETERSON San Luis Obispo County faces complex challenges.  It will take all of us to make  good decisions on development, water, affordable housing, homelessness, oil trains, oil company expansion in Price Canyon, repair to the Avila pier,... (Continue reading)

Search called off for missing Vallejo teen

Written on 29 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Officials called off the search Saturday for a 15-year-old Vallejo girl who was kidnapped on Wednesday. On Thursday, her alleged kidnapper was shot and killed by officers in Solvang. Authorities called of the search for Pearl Pinson along the Willow... (Continue reading)

Oceano board president facing property liens

Written on 29 May, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

Oceano Community Services District Board President Mary Lucey has two homes in Oceano which are facing liens because she has failed to pay her sewer bills. Lucey also serves as the Oceano representative on the South County Sanitation District Board.... (Continue reading)

Election blast from the past

Written on 28 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Taking a look back at San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s previous election races, shows allegations of bullying or harming a candidate’s family is nothing new. Several people who have donated money to District 3 candidate Dan Carpenter claim... (Continue reading)