Home  »  Archives

Featured


Police investigating suspicious death

Written on 26 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

San Luis Obispo police are investigating the recent death of a man at the Silver City Mobile Home Park on South Higuera Street. Early Friday morning, the man’s neighbors called police to report they hadn’t seen him for two days... (Continue reading)

Excelaron Loses oil exploration appeal

Written on 25 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Excelaron lost its appeal of a local judge’s ruling that its $6.24 billion suit could be dismissed because it was not served on the defendant within a 90-day deadline. In its suit, Excelaron, argued that San Luis Obispo County officials... (Continue reading)

Cambria water rates could double

Written on 25 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Cambria water rates could soon double if the community moves forward with an $8.8 million emergency water supply project. [Tribune] After a protest failed Thursday night, the Cambria Community Services District board voted unanimously to approve a major rate hike.... (Continue reading)

Fire breaks out by Oceano Dunes

Written on 25 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A fire broke out close to the Oceano Dunes around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. [KEYT] The blaze occurred in an area of brush in the 300 block of Pier Avenue. Cal Fire and Five Cities firefighters responded and extinguished the flames... (Continue reading)

Here’s a vote for public comment

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 71 comments

OPINION By DANIEL BLACKBURN As a general rule, there’s nothing in New Times’ Shredder column that’s worth reading, much less commenting on. Also, as a general rule, I don’t resort to name-calling in my writing. But to outlaws like me,... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach science center closes after employee arrested for embezzlement

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A Grover Beach nonprofit has opted to temporarily close its science center after police arrested a former employee for forging checks and embezzling funds. [Tribune] Arroyo Grande resident Stacy Halvorsen, 40, is accused of forging two checks — one for... (Continue reading)

Atascadero teen facing arson charges

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Atascadero fire investigators have determined a 14-year-old boy started two vegetation fires near Atascadero Lake Park on July 18. Shortly after 2 p.m., firefighters extinguished a grass fire on the 9100 block of Morro Road. While they were battling that... (Continue reading)

Chinese taking interest in Paso Robles wineries

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Chinese investors have shown increasing interest in the California wine market over the last few years and are now targeting wineries in the Paso Robles region for purchase. [KSBY] China is now the fifth largest export market for California wines.... (Continue reading)

County pension liability tops $346 million

Written on 23 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 72 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN San Luis Obispo County employees’ pension plan has a $346 million unfunded liability, a matter of concern to the Grand Jury because of its breathtaking size and the suggestion that officials may have tried to camouflage the... (Continue reading)

Open letter to San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor’s Chairman Bruce Gibson

Written on 23 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER Dear Supervisor Gibson, Today, during my three minute public comment (for Items not on the agenda) and before you rudely interrupted me, I had intended to bring attention to the campaign season buzz words; “water” and... (Continue reading)