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Morro Bay police chief departing to Pacific Grove

Written on 6 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

The city of Pacific Grove in Monterey County has announced it has selected Morro Bay Police Chief Amy Christey to head its police department. Christey is expected to start work in Pacific Grove on Aug. 16. Christey has served as... (Continue reading)

Fourth of July fireworks in Pismo Beach, photos

Written on 5 Jul, 2016 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Pismo Beach July 4 events included live music, food, crafts and a grand fireworks display. Photographer Steven Zawalick took the following photos.     See the photo gallery here... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach council to consider marijuana tax and regulations

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

Months after tightening its medical marijuana restrictions, the Grover Beach City Council will considering lifting cannabis-related prohibitions. The council will also consider placing a marijuana tax measure on the November ballot. In January, amid a statewide rush to adopt medical... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police shoot man armed with metal bar

Written on 5 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

As with the city of Santa Maria, Atascadero had a shooting on July 4, though it did not result in a death. An Atascadero officer shot and wounded a man who was approached police with a metal bar after ramming... (Continue reading)

Hill changes course on homeless, Torres-Hill gets funding

Written on 5 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill has altered his stance on solving the county’s homeless crisis, shifting from advocating for a new shelter to pushing for permanent housing. Hill’s stance has changed as his wife, Dee... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria July 4 party ends in deadly shooting

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

Santa Maria’s streak of five consecutive months without a murder came to an end Monday night when a July 4 block party ended in a deadly shooting. One man was killed by the gunfire, and a juvenile suffered multiple bullet... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police seize nearly 100 pounds of fireworks

Written on 4 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Santa Maria Police Department fireworks task force has seized nearly 100 pounds of fireworks, as of Saturday. Over the weekend, task force officers also pressed charges against one person and wrote multiple citations, which carry $1,000 fines. Santa Maria... (Continue reading)

Masked man with a gun robs SLO Trader Joe’s

Written on 4 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A man robbed the San Luis Obispo Trader Joe’s at gunpoint Sunday night. The suspect got away, and police are still searching for him. At approximately 9:30 p.m., just after the grocery store at 3988 S. Higuera Street had closed,... (Continue reading)

SLO residents rally to have their voices heard

Written on 3 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER On Tuesday, July 5, at 5 p.m., a group of residents will be standing on the San Luis Obispo City Hall steps with signs reading “Resident Voices Matter.” Why? Because over the past two years our... (Continue reading)

Woman killed in Nipomo crash

Written on 3 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 27-year-old Santa Maria woman was killed Saturday in a rollover accident on Highway 101 south of Teft Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 3 a.m., the woman was driving a 1999 Toyota RAV4 northbound when she... (Continue reading)