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Grover Beach police arrest alleged Pismo Beach predator

Written on 14 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By ANNIE BRAFF Grover Beach Police arrested a Pismo Beach man today when he allegedly attempted to meet with a minor for sex, prompting an online safety warning. Police took Mark David Pinson into custody in a Grover Beach parking... (Continue reading)

Cayucos needs a new general manager

Written on 14 Jan, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER It has come to the community’s attention that the Cayucos Sanitary District General Manager Rick Koon moved out-of-state several months ago. He was last seen in the office in late October.  On Thursday, the board plans... (Continue reading)

Jules Tuggle appointed to the Grover Beach City Council

Written on 14 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council on Monday unanimously appointed realtor Jules Tuggle to fill the council seat left vacant after the community voted to recall Daniel Rushing. In March 2024, Grover H2O, a citizens group in Grover... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach’s misinformation campaign harms our community

Written on 13 Jan, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by DEBBIE PETERSON By the end of last year, some said 2025 would be better. Two weeks on, I’m not so sure. One of my out-of-state friends sent this message today: “What the world has become, growing up we... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Santa Barbara police sergeant’s home

Written on 13 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara Police Department has announced that one of its sergeants lost his home in the Southern California Eaton Fire. A Navy veteran and former SWAT team member, the sergeant had been living with his wife... (Continue reading)

Red flag warnings in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties

Written on 13 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties because of a high risk of large fires with very rapid spread, according to the National Weather Service.... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on dining, golf, more

Written on 12 Jan, 2025 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Enjoy ocean front dining at the SeaVenture... (Continue reading)

Atascadero officer helps tourist recover her belongings

Written on 12 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department has recognized Corporal Brett Calloway for his exceptional work helping a tourist from Hong Kong recover her purse and identifications. Late last month, the woman was traveling through our community when she stopped... (Continue reading)

Van crashes into cars and people on Stearns Wharf, injures five

Written on 12 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A commercial van crashed into two pedestrians and 10 parked cars on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara on Saturday afternoon, injuring five people. Shortly before 4 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a collision on the wharf. Santa... (Continue reading)

Drones inspecting power lines in Pismo Beach

Written on 11 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Over the next few days, multiple drones are scheduled to inspect power poles and telecommunication poles in Pismo Beach, the police department announced on Saturday. Spectrum Communications and PG&E contracted with a drone company to conduct inspections... (Continue reading)