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Parolee arrested for DUI after crash in San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a parolee for DUI following a crash on Friday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision near 56 Prado Road. They determined a silver Nissan struck a... (Continue reading)
Newsom signs bill allowing more wine sales, tastings at farmers markets
By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law a bill that expands opportunities for small winemakers to sell wine and offer tastings at farmers markets. Under previous law, winemakers could only sell wine at farmers markets... (Continue reading)
Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Saturday night
By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Saturday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue reading)
Orcutt boy found to have explosives at home, school threat thwarted
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Investigators seized two explosive devices that a boy had in his Orcutt area home, thwarting a potential threat to a school, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on Aug. 18, when deputies... (Continue reading)
Man dies after wrong-way DUI driver crashes on Cuesta Grade
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Grover Beach man was killed in a five-vehicle crash allegedly caused by a wrong-way driver on the Cuesta Grade on Wednesday night. A caller reported the crash shortly after 11 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 by... (Continue reading)
Socialism? Let’s not
OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN Three months ago, I was traveling the state running for California Insurance Commissioner. I finished a near third out of eleven candidates and first among Republicans. I lost the primary, but I will never stop caring... (Continue reading)
Former California city councilmen sentenced to federal prison for bribery
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two former city councilmen in Southern California each received sentences of 18 months in federal prison for committing corrupt acts while they were elected officials. Ricardo Pacheco, 63, of Baldwin Park, and Jacob Galvan, 39, of Compton,... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location. The department selects the location based on a history of... (Continue reading)
Under pressure, Templeton advisory group chair resigns
By KAREN VELIE Under pressure from every other member of the board, Templeton Area Advisory Group Chair David Leader resigned on Tuesday. “I formally and publicly resigned last night,” Leader emailed the advisory group on Wednesday. “I did so for... (Continue reading)
Grover Beach City Council member resigns, appointment planned
BY KAREN VELIE Grover Beach City Councilwoman Kathy McCorry-Driscoll resigned her seat earlier this month because of a change in residency. The City Council voted unanimously on Monday to fill the vacancy through an appointment instead of a special election.... (Continue reading)