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Alleged Santa Maria bank robber arrested in Los Angeles

Written on 1 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities tracked down the man who allegedly robbed a Santa Maria bank at knifepoint on Monday and arrested him in Los Angeles. Shortly after 8 a.m., a man armed with a knife forced his way into the... (Continue reading)

Headed south from SLO County on the Amtrak Surfliner

Written on 30 Nov, 2023 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is currently on Amazon.... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian injured after being struck by a car in Arroyo Grande

Written on 30 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A woman was hospitalized Wednesday after being struck by a car on Grand Avenue in Arroyo Grande. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported a car had hit a pedestrian on Grand Avenue at the Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Police arrest four suspects in 2022 murder in Santa Maria

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities arrested four suspects on murder charges over a 2002 shooting in a Santa Maria parking structure that killed a 17-year-old boy and left a woman wounded.  Shortly before midnight on Feb. 4, 2022, multiple 911 callers... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles City Council betrays its citizens

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by JAN ALBIN Last week, the Paso Robles City Council heard from dozens of citizens and business owners about how the downtown Parking Program has negatively impacted them, their business and the community as a whole. People spoke with... (Continue reading)

Driver hits pedestrian on Highway 1 near SLO sheriff’s office

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and injured a male pedestrian on Highway 1 near the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning. The pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle on southbound Highway 1 by Kansas Avenue at... (Continue reading)

SLO County fees skyrocket following more than 8% salary increases

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents will see many fees skyrocket in 2024, with county staff forecasting a 9% increase in revenue from fees. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve the bulk of requested... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police searching for man who robbed bank at knifepoint

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police detectives are searching for a man who robbed a bank at knifepoint Monday morning. Shortly after 8 a.m., a man armed with a knife forced his way into the Community West Bank branch at... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man sentenced to 50 years to life for raping children

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge sentenced a Paso Robles man on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison for raping two children under the the age of 10. Eric Allen Moore, 33, sexually abused the victims between 2017 and... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson recall response under fire

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by CYNTHIA MUIR San Luis Obispo Supervisor Bruce Gibson lied on his recall response as he often does whenever it serves him. He counts on people not knowing the truth. Let’s review the accuracy of Bruce Gibson’s statements on... (Continue reading)