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California Men’s Colony hit with 43 new coronavirus cases

Written on 4 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The coronavirus outbreak at the California Men’s Colony (CMC) has worsened significantly, with 43 inmates testing positive for the virus over the past two weeks. At the end of April, eight inmates and one prison staffer had tested positive for... (Continue reading)

Pond fire destroys 1 home, damages another

Written on 4 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Pond Fire destroyed one home, damaged a second home, ruined 13 outbuildings, and scorched 2,005 acres in rural Santa Margarita and Creston, according to a Tuesday morning Cal Fire press release. Firefighters have reached 78 percent contained. Overnight humidity... (Continue reading)

SLO County coronavirus cases surpass 1,900

Written on 3 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

San Luis Obispo County reported 109 new coronavirus cases and one death during the past three days, according to the county health departments reports released on Monday. Of the 1,902 confirmed coronavirus cases in SLO County, 1,553 individuals have recovered,... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus crisis in Paso Robles, social distancing needed

Written on 3 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 28 comments

Statement from Paso Robles City Manager Tom Frutchey We have entered a critical period for the pandemic in the City. Our zip code has had 133 new cases in just the last 10 days; that compares to only 313 new... (Continue reading)

Crash ignites fire at gourmet food shop in Cambria

Written on 3 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A pickup truck crashed into both a Cambria gourmet food shop and a gas line Saturday afternoon, sparking a fire that possibly destroyed the building in which the business is located. The truck crashed into A Matter of Taste, a... (Continue reading)

Pond Fire reaches 2,005 acres, 60 percent containment

Written on 3 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Pond Fire, burning in rural Santa Margarita and Creston, has scorched 2,005 acres and is 60 percent contained, according to a Monday morning Cal Fire press release. The fire also destroyed two structures. In anticipation of elevated winds and... (Continue reading)

SLO protesters target Giuseppe’s restaurant over political donation

Written on 3 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 63 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Black Lives Matter protesters gathered and chanted outside downtown San Luis Obispo restaurants where people were dining outdoors on Friday, specifically targeting Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant over its past support of Sheriff Ian Parkinson. “Hey hey, ho ho.... (Continue reading)

Evacuations ordered, Pond Fire burns1550 acres and two structures

Written on 2 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Pond Fire, located in rural Santa Margarita and Creston, has burned 1,550 acres and two structures, according to Cal Fire on Sunday morning. The fire is currently 10 percent contained. San Luis Obispo County has ordered people to evacuate... (Continue reading)

Pond Fire burns 400 acres in rural Santa Margarita

Written on 1 Aug, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fast moving fire burning off Highway 58 in rural Santa Margarita has grown to more than 400 acres. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Pond Fire was spotted burning near the 3400 block of Kattacreek Road. Cal Fire... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission loses legal battle to Friends of Oceano Dunes

Written on 1 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A multiyear contentious legal battle ended Friday with a judge ordering the California Coastal Commission to pay Friends of the Oceano Dunes $252,726 for attorney’s fees and costs. In late 2017, the commission approved a large expansion... (Continue reading)