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Highway 1 in Big Sur to reopen later this month

Written on 8 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Caltrans announced today it will reopen Highway 1 at Rat Creek near Big Sur by April 30 – nearly two months ahead of its target date. Debris flow from the Dolan Fire burn scar washed out a 150-foot section of... (Continue reading)

SLO County BLM protester appeal headed back to the appellate court

Written on 8 Apr, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE In the latest legal round regarding a group of Black Lives Matter protesters who blocked Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo last summer, the appellate court reversed their earlier decision not to hear an appeal of Judge... (Continue reading)

Another man injured in shooting in Santa Maria

Written on 8 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a victim in Santa Maria early Thursday morning. At about 12:30 a.m., callers reported a shooting in the 200 block of N. Depot Street, according to the Santa Maria Fire Department. Police... (Continue reading)

SLO County is now vaccinating people 16 and above

Written on 7 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

San Luis Obispo County Health Department officials announced Wednesday that residents ages 16 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. This opens up the registry to about 54,000 additional county residents. People age 16 and above can sign... (Continue reading)

Assemblyman defending former SLO officer charged with violating COVID-19 rules

Written on 7 Apr, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

BY JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against a former San Luis Obispo police sergeant for allegedly violating coronavirus health orders, setting up a possible court battle between prosecutors and a sitting California assemblyman.... (Continue reading)

Partially clad body found in the surf at Pismo Beach

Written on 7 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A couple strolling the beach and searching for sea shells found a dead body in the surf at Pismo Beach State Park early Wednesday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., the couple from Maricopa decided to search for shells during low... (Continue reading)

FBI agents arrest man suspected of sending porn to Los Osos minor

Written on 7 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

BY JOSH FRIEDMAN An Indiana man who allegedly used a gaming platform last year to send lewd images to a minor in Los Osos has been arrested again, this time on federal child exploitation charges. On or before Sept. 25,... (Continue reading)

Both SLO and Santa Barbara counties remain in the red tier, for now

Written on 7 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

For at least the next two weeks, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties will remain in the red tier because of high case rates primarily among college and university students. Counties are required to have improved rates for at... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County reopens 1975 teen murder investigation

Written on 6 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reopened a 45-year-old homicide case this week with hopes that rapid DNA testing can help find a murderer. On June 21, 1975, the body of 16-year-old Paul Ornelas was discovered near the railroad tracks... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council considering social media policy

Written on 6 Apr, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid allegations Mayor Heidi Harmon violated  the rights of others when she blocked people who disagree with her from commenting on her social media pages, the San Luis Obispo City Council on Tuesday will consider adopting a... (Continue reading)