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Thief robs bank in lompoc

Written on 13 Oct, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Authorities are searching for a suspect who robbed CoastHills Credit Union in Lompoc Tuesday morning. [KSBY] Shortly after 9 a.m., a man entered the CoastHills branch located at 1320 N. H Street, passed a note to the teller demanding money.... (Continue reading)

Beware of false claims, read the facts about SLO candidates

Written on 13 Oct, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by LISA GUY In response to confusion regarding Cherisse Sweeney for mayor and Abrianna Torres for the San Luis Obispo City Council, here is clarification into the candidates’ non-partisanship positions. Campaign treasurer Bryan Burch (PFS) works for both Sweeney... (Continue reading)

Police suspect man died of overdose at SLO gas station

Written on 13 Oct, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Police say a 39-year-old man who was found dead inside a vehicle at a San Luis Obispo gas station last week likely died of a drug overdose. [KSBY] At about 5 a.m. Friday, callers reported a body at the Chevron... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo woman hoping to get her cat back

Written on 12 Oct, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 70 comments

By KAREN VELIE When San Luis Obispo resident Kelly Anderson lost her cat Maulks in late August, she never thought she’d have to fight to get her beloved cat back. Anderson was surprised at the community support she received after... (Continue reading)

Police accuse SLO man of abusing his grandmother

Written on 12 Oct, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a San Luis Obispo man Saturday night for allegedly abusing his 86-year-old grandmother. At about 9 p.m., officers arrived at a local hospital in response to a report of possible elder abuse, according to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo snubs rules, promotes sales tax increase

Written on 12 Oct, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by KEITH GURNEE Come Nov. 3, San Luis Obispo voters are being asked to approve Measure G-20, SLO’s latest proposed sales tax hike that will replace the temporary 0.5 percent sales tax enacted in 2014 by tripling it with... (Continue reading)

The Sea Shanty suffers the wrath of SLO County

Written on 11 Oct, 2020 in Discovered, Featured | 19 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. By DELL FRANKLIN I ran into Bill Shea, owner... (Continue reading)

Truck crashes into bear on Highway 101 in Atascadero

Written on 11 Oct, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By CCN STAFF A truck crashed into a bear on Highway 101 in Atascadero on Saturday morning, killing the bear and damaging the vehicle. Shortly after 5 a.m., the truck was headed southbound when a bear walked from the center... (Continue reading)

Police identify body found in Paso Robles riverbed

Written on 11 Oct, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By CCN STAFF Paso Robles police have identified the man found dead Saturday morning in a riverbed near JCPennys as 26-year-old Daniel Romo. Romo, who has family in the North County, had been camping in the area. At approximately 4... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach City Council candidate accused of rape

Written on 11 Oct, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Grover Beach City Council candidate has a long criminal history that required him to register as a sex offender for five years. Both a former spouse and a cousin have accused 44-year-old Fred Buenrostro of rape.... (Continue reading)