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Ten people died from COVID-19 over the weekend in SLO County

Written on 11 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

With 10 new deaths over the past three days from COVID-19, there are now 111 confirmed deaths in San Luis Obispo County. During the past three days, 1,158 tested positive for the  coronavirus in SLO County, bringing the county’s total... (Continue reading)

Waves sweep man off rocks in Morro Bay

Written on 11 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A man is in the hospital after a wave swept him off a jetty on the south side of Morro Bay Monday morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the man was walking along the jetty when the wave knocked him off... (Continue reading)

Six inmates utilize homemade rope in escape from California jail

Written on 11 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities are conducting a manhunt for six inmates who escaped the Merced County Downtown Jail Saturday night. The inmates gained access to the roof of the jail and used a homemade rope to scale down the side... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue two young surfers from under the Pismo Beach pier

Written on 11 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Emergency crews rescued two surfers who were trapped under the Pismo Beach Pier in dangerous surf conditions Sunday afternoon. At approximately, 1:18 p.m., witnesses reported a person under the pier was in need of help, according to Cal Fire. The... (Continue reading)

Up to 22-foot waves coming to San Luis Obispo County

Written on 10 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

For the second time this month, forecasters are warning of large waves and dangerous rip currents along the San Luis Obispo County coastline. Storms out in the Pacific are whipping up 16 to 22 foot waves with local sets up... (Continue reading)

SLO doctor on probation following accusations of gross negligence

Written on 10 Jan, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo based physician who was accused of gross negligence has been placed on five years probation by the Medical Board of California. In 2019, the California Attorney General’s Office accused Laleh Shaban M.D. of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man loses manslaughter conviction appeal

Written on 10 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The California Court of Appeal rejected an attempt by the former owner of the Manse on Marsh to overturns his convictions for manslaughter and elder dependent abuse over the 2014 death of a dementia patient who walked away from the... (Continue reading)

SLO County couple accused of murdering Los Osos man

Written on 9 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Police arrested a man from Nipomo and his wife, listed as living in Arroyo Grande, on suspicion of murdering a Los Osos man at a hotel in Grants Pass, Oregon on Tuesday. Shortly before noon, an employee of the Red... (Continue reading)

Is the SLO Tribune attempting to take advantage of a national tragedy?

Written on 9 Jan, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 40 comments

Statement by the Republican Party of San Luis Obispo County The Republican Party of San Luis Obispo County joins with all people of goodwill, ordinary citizens and public officials alike, in deploring Wednesday’s U.S. Capitol attack, the break-in and destruction... (Continue reading)

Police identify the man accused of hate crimes at a SLO hospital

Written on 9 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The San Luis Obispo Police Department has identified the man who allegedly threatened a doctor and a patient at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center on Friday as Daniel Marcom, a homeless man who suffers from mental illness and addiction issues.... (Continue reading)