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San Luis Obispo County breaks another coronavirus record

Written on 8 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

San Luis Obispo County broke its record for the highest number of patents with the coronavirus in the hospital, with 20 on Friday. During the past four days, SLO County reported 191 new coronavirus cases. Paso Robles leads with 53... (Continue reading)

Beverly’s Fabrics to close down after 48 years in SLO

Written on 8 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

After 48 years in business, Beverly’s Fabrics on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo is closing its doors in November. In about 100 days, the fabric and notions store is slated to close leaving 12 people out of a job.... (Continue reading)

Lompoc man arrested for trying to sell stolen Tom Petty-signed guitar

Written on 8 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Police officers conducted a sting in Lompoc on Friday in which they recovered a stolen guitar that was signed by Tom Petty and arrested a felon who was trying to sell it. Los Angeles Police Department detectives had been investigating... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande mayor’s threats stopped me from running

Written on 7 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 30 comments

OPINION by LEA RIGO I considered running for Mayor of Arroyo Grande because I disagree with the current administration on a number of issues. I don’t believe diverse viewpoints are welcome at the council and I don’t like the condescending... (Continue reading)

Putting SLO County coronavirus cases in perspective

Written on 7 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN Yes, all COVID-19 deaths matter. As well, all deaths matter. I was thinking about this recently and wondering about death. At 73, it’s often a topic my aging brain brings up. And how can one not... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus outbreak at Atascadero State hospital impacting 25 people

Written on 7 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

At least four patients and 21 staffers at Atascadero State Hospital have tested positive for coronavirus, as of Tuesday, internal testing figures show. [Tribune] State hospital officials have withheld much of their coronavirus data from the public. The Department of... (Continue reading)

BLM protesters threaten to harass district attorney at his Templeton home

Written on 7 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

A group of Black Lives Matter supporters circulated a flier on Thursday asking protesters to gather at San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow’s home in Templeton to disrupt his sleep until he acquiesces to their demand not to... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill dead, suspected suicide

Written on 6 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

Clarification: Sources are now saying while it appears Supervisor Adam Hill killed himself, he did not use a gun. San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill was found dead in his home Thursday afternoon. At about 4 p.m., emergency responders... (Continue reading)

SLO protesters demand prosecutors drop charges against BLM leader

Written on 6 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Black Lives Matter protesters marched through downtown San Luis Obispo Wednesday evening, defending absent protest leader Tianna Arata, whom SLO police officers arrested last month, and demanding that charges against her be dropped. While marching through downtown... (Continue reading)

SLO police seek eight criminal charges against Tianna Arata

Written on 6 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

By CCN STAFF The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking five felony and three misdemeanor charges against a woman who organized a July 21 Black Lives Matter protest that included chasing after cars and detaining the drivers. After conducting... (Continue reading)