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The lack of transparency of our state and San Luis Obispo governments

Written on 7 Jun, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE Former mayor of Chicago and former chief of staff to president Obama, Rahm Emanuel once said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” By exploiting the chaos presented by the coronavirus crisis, our state... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police searching for missing nurse

Written on 7 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Santa Barbara Police Department is searching for a Cottage Hospital nurse who went missing on May 29. Ashley Lynn Zachman, 36, was last seen leaving work at 5 p.m. She did not show up for her next shift at... (Continue reading)

Three people stabbed after curfew in Santa Maria

Written on 7 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Santa Maria police officers are searching for the person or persons involved in the stabbing of three people on Saturday evening, during a citywide curfew. Late last night, officers discovered three people had been stabbed on the 400 block of... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man killed in crash with drunk driver

Written on 7 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 36-year-old Arroyo Grande man died in a crash with an alleged drunk driver on Highway 154 at the San Marcos Pass summit on Friday. Shortly before 11 a.m., Michael Kai Liu was driving westbound in a Hyundai Sonata when... (Continue reading)

Armed Arroyo Grande business owners stand on rooftops during protest

Written on 6 Jun, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

While several hundred protestors marched in Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande against police brutality and racism on Friday, several rifle wielding men stood on rooftops to guard against looters and vandals, leading to heightened animosity between local conservatives and liberals.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County schools hold drive-through graduations

Written on 5 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Schools across San Luis Obispo County are holding drive-through graduations, as normal ceremonies are not taking place because of coronavirus restrictions. In the drive-through festivities, families park vehicles within viewing and honking distance of the students who walk up to... (Continue reading)

JC Penney closing its store in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Currently bankrupt, on Thursday JC Penney announced plans to close more than 150 stores, including its store in Paso Robles. As a nonessential retail store, JC Penney was forced to close its store because of the pandemic. On May 15,... (Continue reading)

Thousands attend protest in San Luis Obispo

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

Thousands participated in a peaceful protest against police violence in San Luis Obispo on Thursday evening. At 5 p.m., more than 3,000 attendees gathered at the SLO County Courthouse. Organizers with the NAACP and Cal Poly Black Faculty and Staff... (Continue reading)

SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon to review police procedures

Written on 4 Jun, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 37 comments

Statement by San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon This is a day of mourning in this country. The family and loved ones of George Floyd lay their beloved son, brother, father, and friend to rest. I have asked that all... (Continue reading)

Bystanders rescue a woman from a car in Lake Nacimiento

Written on 4 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Bystanders rescued a woman who drove into Lake Nacimiento at Heritage Ranch in San Luis Obispo County on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Engine 33 responded to the crash, and determined the woman was uninjured. Monterey County park rangers... (Continue reading)