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San Luis Obispo County schools hold drive-through graduations

Written on 5 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Schools across San Luis Obispo County are holding drive-through graduations, as normal ceremonies are not taking place because of coronavirus restrictions. In the drive-through festivities, families park vehicles within viewing and honking distance of the students who walk up to... (Continue reading)

JC Penney closing its store in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Currently bankrupt, on Thursday JC Penney announced plans to close more than 150 stores, including its store in Paso Robles. As a nonessential retail store, JC Penney was forced to close its store because of the pandemic. On May 15,... (Continue reading)

Thousands attend protest in San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

Thousands participated in a peaceful protest against police violence in San Luis Obispo on Thursday evening. At 5 p.m., more than 3,000 attendees gathered at the SLO County Courthouse. Organizers with the NAACP and Cal Poly Black Faculty and Staff... (Continue reading)

SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon to review police procedures

Written on 4 Jun, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 37 comments

Statement by San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon This is a day of mourning in this country. The family and loved ones of George Floyd lay their beloved son, brother, father, and friend to rest. I have asked that all... (Continue reading)

Bystanders rescue a woman from a car in Lake Nacimiento

Written on 4 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Bystanders rescued a woman who drove into Lake Nacimiento at Heritage Ranch in San Luis Obispo County on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Engine 33 responded to the crash, and determined the woman was uninjured. Monterey County park rangers... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews reporter assaulted while filming looters in Los Angeles

Written on 4 Jun, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By CCN Staff A group of looters assaulted and robbed CalCoastNews reporter Josh Friedman in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning as he was reporting on the protests and riots in the LA area following the killing of George Floyd... (Continue reading)

New coronavirus cases surge in Paso Robles and Templeton

Written on 4 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

While coronavirus cases continue a slow uptick in San Luis Obispo County, infections rates vary strongly from community to community. Recently, the worst outbreaks have been located in Paso Robles and Nipomo. During the past seven days, there have been... (Continue reading)

Hundreds of protestors march in SLO, business owners board up windows

Written on 4 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Hundreds of protestors marched through San Luis Obispo on Wednesday afternoon in support of police reform in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. At 2 p.m., protestors met outside SLO City Hall, and then marched south on Higuera... (Continue reading)

SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon calls for $100,000 in racial equality funding

Written on 3 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 54 comments

Amid a pandemic and ongoing protests, San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon has called for the city of SLO to set aside $100,000 to fund the promotion of social and racial equality. [KCOY] Harmon said she would request that city... (Continue reading)

Sex, lies, and voting irregularities embroil Avila Beach company

Written on 3 Jun, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE The general manager of a water company in Avila Beach stepped down after it was discovered he was secretly married to an employee. Rick Koon, who also is a company board member, voted on raises for his... (Continue reading)