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Local Democratic Party supports Tianna Arata, blames sheriff

Written on 21 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 86 comments

Statement from the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party The San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party (SLOCDP) is deeply disturbed by the San Luis Obispo Police Department’s recommended charges against Black Lives Matter activist Tianna Arata. We call on District... (Continue reading)

Arsonist accused of starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur

Written on 21 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Shortly after the start of the Dolan Fire near Big Sur Tuesday night, detectives arrested a Fresno man for allegedly causing the blaze. The Dolan Fire has burned 8,500 acres and is 0 percent contained, as of Friday morning. The... (Continue reading)

Black Lives Matter protests cost SLO County more than $800,000

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

An accounting of personnel costs shows law enforcement agencies in SLO County, along with one state agency, have spent an estimated total of $825,000 on policing Black Lives Matter protests, an amount that could rise considerably. [Tribune] Following the May... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County air quality ranges from unhealthy to moderate

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Air quality in San Luis Obispo County ranges from unhealthy to moderate because of wildfires burning in Monterey County. Health officials are asking residents to stay indoors as much as possible, close windows, set vents to recirculate, avoid strenuous outdoor... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County’s largest drug bust ever

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested 33 people and seized 3,164 pounds of methamphetamine Wednesday morning, in  the largest drug seizure in the history of Santa Barbara County. Following an extensive investigation, shortly after 3 a.m., law enforcement personnel intercepted a... (Continue reading)

Bridging divides with kindness, SLO Mayor Harmon style

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 30 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT San Luis Obispo’s Mayor Heidi Harmon says SLO must be a “welcoming city,” one that values, supports, respects, nurtures, cares about people. One that is kind. One that is tolerant. She has specific people especially in... (Continue reading)

A sixth SLO County deputy infected with coronavirus

Written on 20 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A sixth San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputy tested positive for the coronavirus, while the number of new cases appears to be declining. On July 17, the patrol deputy developed symptoms, and was tested that day. On Wednesday, the test... (Continue reading)

SLO Council approves six-story building in downtown

Written on 19 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council on Tuesday night approved a planned 75-foot tall mixed-use development in Downtown SLO, which if constructed, will be the tallest building in the city. Jamestown Properties owns the downtown SLO property located at 1144... (Continue reading)

Thousands lose power in north San Luis Obispo County

Written on 18 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

On a day of record heat on the Central Coast, thousands of North County residents lost power as outages occurred in multiple cities and communities. [Tribune] Approximately 4,200 customers or more lost power in Atascadero on Tuesday. The outage began... (Continue reading)

Fires continue to lower air quality in SLO County

Written on 18 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Amid extreme heat, multiple fires have filled the air with smoke in parts of San Luis Obispo County. The Whale Fire, which was sparked by lightning Saturday morning close to the Whale Rock Reservoir near Cayucos, burned 312 acres before... (Continue reading)