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San Luis Obispo man killed in crash identified

Written on 13 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF The San Luis Obispo Police Department has identified the man who was struck and killed while walking on Tank Farm Road Tuesday night as SLO resident Michael Hamlin, 52. At about 10:25 p.m., a 76-year-old man was... (Continue reading)

Supervisor candidate Ellen Beraud accused of neglect, abuse

Written on 12 Feb, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By CCT STAFF A patient of supervisorial candidate Ellen Beraud has filed a lawsuit against her, claiming that Beraud’s gross negligence and deliberate indifference have endangered his health. Beraud is currently challenging San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Debbie Arnold for... (Continue reading)

Former official rips ‘whining’ SLO Council for giving itself big raise

Written on 12 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By CCT STAFF Former San Luis Obispo councilwoman Christine Mulholland slammed current council members in a Tribune opinion column criticizing the recent decision by the city’s governing body to grant itself a large raise. Earlier this month, the SLO City... (Continue reading)

Another wild night at Happy Jack’s in Morro Bay

Written on 12 Feb, 2020 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series of tales from behind the bar, “Happy Jacks Saloon: The Last Morro Bay Fisherman’s Dive,” to be posted bi-weekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. The following... (Continue reading)

Elderly man crashes into and kills pedestrian in SLO

Written on 12 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By CCT STAFF An elderly driver struck and killed a 52-year-old man walking on Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo Tuesday night. At about 10:25 p.m., a 76-year-old man was driving in the 200 block of Tank Farm Road... (Continue reading)

State finds French Hospital provided unlicensed infant care

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

By CCT STAFF French Hospital Medical Center provided care last fall for infants whom the facility was not licensed to handle, according to a California Department of Public Health ruling. [KSBY] The San Luis Obispo hospital’s violation of state rules... (Continue reading)

Decency and deviancy, who’s abiding Adam Hill

Written on 11 Feb, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by MIKE BROWN The recent disclosure of San Luis Obispo County District Three Supervisor Adam Hill’s salacious emails to KVEC Radio host Dave Congalton requires immediate and concrete investigation by the Board of Supervisors. This is simply the latest... (Continue reading)

Goleta couple killed in crash leave four children behind

Written on 11 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By CCT STAFF The Goleta couple killed by an intoxicated driver on Sunday evening were the parents of three daughters and a son. On Sunday evening, Adolfo Corral and Mary Jane Becerra Corral went for a walk in their home... (Continue reading)

Woman allegedly embezzled $5 million from South County ag companies

Written on 11 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By CCT STAFF A local bookkeeper is facing numerous charges for allegedly embezzling a total of more than $5 million from a pair of South County agricultural companies. Ginger Lee Mankins, 55, allegedly stole the money from Rick Machado Livestock... (Continue reading)

Fire tax fearmongering peppers Oceano election information

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Oceano Community Services District has embarked upon the process to implement a $180 annual flat-rate special fire tax on its property owners. All registered voters will have a say, the measure will need two-thirds voter approval... (Continue reading)