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Hundreds of people protest in Paso Robles against Newsom’s orders

Written on 2 May, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

The day after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to shutter all California beaches, which he later amended to only beaches in Orange County, about 500 people gathered in Paso Robles to protest the state’s ongoing shelter at home order. Amanda... (Continue reading)

SLO County reports eight new coronavirus cases on Saturday

Written on 2 May, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Obispo County announced eight new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday: five in Paso Robles, two at the California Men’s Colony (CMC), and one in Nipomo. During the past two weeks, the county has noted an uptick in... (Continue reading)

Shark suspected of biting woman in ocean near Carpinteria

Written on 2 May, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A shark is suspected of biting a woman swimming in the ocean near Serena Avenue and Padaro Lane in Carpenteria on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., the woman was swimming laps about 60-feet from the shore when what appeared... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande City Council appoints acting city manager

Written on 2 May, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously on Friday to appoint the City’s Public Works Director Bill Robeson to serve as acting city manager. Former city manager Jim Bergman resigned suddenly on April 30. On May 1, the city council... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s coronavirus cases continue to fluctuate

Written on 1 May, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

It has been seven weeks since San Luis Obispo County had its first confirmed coronavirus case, while new infection rates appear to have peaked five weeks ago, the numbers of new cases continues to fluctuate. During the last week of... (Continue reading)

California county opens bars and churches against state order

Written on 1 May, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

With zero coronavirus cases, officials in Modoc County have decided to violate Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shelter at home order and allow many businesses to reopen on Friday. The remote county has fewer than 9,000 residents. Modoc County is one of... (Continue reading)

Search was legal in Atascadero teacher child porn case, judge rules

Written on 1 May, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A former Atascadero teacher who is accused of taking upskirt photos and videos of young females students has failed in his bid to throw out much of the prosecution’s evidence on the grounds it was obtained via a warrantless search... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande city manager resigns suddenly

Written on 1 May, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande Manager James Bergman resigned suddenly on Thursday. Bergman was hired in March 2017 for a yearly salary of $179,000 plus benefits. During an Arroyo Grande City Council meeting on Tuesday, city officials discussed a $1.2... (Continue reading)

Woman killed in crash in Paso Robles

Written on 30 Apr, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A woman died following a two car crash near the intersection of Niblick Road and Spring Street in Paso Robles on Thursday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., officers responding to reports of a crash discovered a woman trapped in her... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders closure of Orange County beaches only

Written on 30 Apr, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Despite previously indicating he had plans to close all California beaches and state parks, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that, starting Friday, only Orange County beaches must close. Last weekend, certain Orange County beaches were visibly crowded. This week, Newsom... (Continue reading)