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Inmate Scott Peterson part of massive unemployment fraud scheme

Written on 25 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid his bid to get his murder convictions overturned, Scott Peterson allegedly participated in a “massive” coronavirus-related unemployment fraud scheme that enabled other inmates and him, as well as their associates, to fraudulently collect hundreds of millions... (Continue reading)

Alleged killer who dumped body in Nipomo tied to the Aryan Brotherhood

Written on 25 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A judge ruled last week that enough evidence exists for a Santa Maria woman to stand trial for the murder of a man whose remains were found on a Nipomo golf course in September. [Tribune] Kimberly Machleit, 35, is one... (Continue reading)

Is the surge in Coronavirus cases slowing in SLO County?

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

While new coronavirus cases in California surge to more than 17,800 a day, during the past seven days the average number of daily new cases in San Luis Obispo County has remained in the low 70s. Likely spread through Halloween... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara Zoo lion cub recovering after close call

Written on 24 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Pauline, a 2-week-old lion cub at the Santa Barbara Zoo, is bouncing back after she became critically ill shortly after her birth. Born to Felicia and Ralph on Nov. 5, the cub’s health quickly deteriorated. On Nov. 19, zoo keepers... (Continue reading)

Balloon suspected of knocking down power lines in SLO

Written on 24 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Mylar balloon reportedly knocked down power lines on California Boulevard in San Luis Obispo Tuesday morning, resulting in a small outage and a road closure. Shortly before 7 a.m., the balloon caused live electrical wires to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Coastal planing residential development at former elementary school

Written on 23 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

In order to recoup some of the approximately $8 million it will lose annually because of the eventual closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, the San Luis Coastal Unified School District has drafted plans to construct and rent out... (Continue reading)

Gov. Newsom quarantined after coronavirus exposure

Written on 23 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday night that he, along with his wife and three of their children, have entered a 14-day quarantine after being exposed to a CHP officer who tested positive for coronavirus. Newsom and California First Lady... (Continue reading)

Four options for a perfect Thanksgiving feast in SLO County

Written on 23 Nov, 2020 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the Nation’s first harvest feast with friends and family. But now, with the recent ban on indoor dining at restaurants, hundreds of San Luis Obispo County residents are scrambling to make plans. You can still... (Continue reading)

Dawn Ortiz-Legg voices gratitude for appointment, Adam Hill

Written on 23 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

In response to her appointment to the San Luis Obispo County District 3 supervisor seat, Dawn Ortez-Legg said she is grateful for all the people  who supported her selection and for former supervisor Adam Hill, in a Facebook post on... (Continue reading)

SLO County judge nixes marijuana billboards on interstate highways

Written on 22 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled Friday that marijuana billboards on California’s interstate highways and some state highways are prohibited by Proposition 64, a voter initiative approved in 2016. California’s Business and Professions Code bars marijuana... (Continue reading)