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California Supreme Court strikes down citizen’s ballot initiative

Written on 20 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

Opinion by California Senate Republicans Today, the California Supreme Court struck down a ballot initiative that would limit the government’s ability to raise taxes without public approval. In a nearly unprecedented move, California’s highest court – stacked with Democrat-appointed justices... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver slams into San Luis Obispo police vehicle on DUI patrol

Written on 20 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An alleged drunk driver slammed into a San Luis Obispo police vehicle that was out on DUI patrol Wednesday night. Two officers who were on DUI saturation patrol stopped a vehicle by the intersection of Los Osos... (Continue reading)

Hundred gallons of sewage spill in Pismo Beach

Written on 20 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An overflow of approximately 100 gallons of raw sewage flowing into the ocean near Pismo Beach resulting in a warning to avoid contact with ocean water, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. At... (Continue reading)

Teen boy struck and killed by train in Montecito

Written on 20 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A train struck and killed a teenage boy in Montecito on Wednesday.  Shortly before 2 p.m., Santa Barbara resident Ryan Bradley Chapman, 15, was walking on the railroad tracks near the 1700 block of Fernald Point Lane.... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle blaze at hotel in Pismo beach, everyone evacuated

Written on 19 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A fire at a hotel in Pismo Beach damaged 15 rooms early Wednesday morning. Shortly before 4 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at the Grove at Pismo Beach. Firefighters evacuated guests and extinguished the blaze.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles dumping the SLO Tribune for the New Times

Written on 19 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles is dumping the SLO Tribune and selecting the New Times as its paper of choice for public notices, in a financial gut punch to the Tribune. While not the most exciting content, public notices provide... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles trying to sell 35 parking kiosks

Written on 19 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of Paso Robles has 35 parking kiosks to sell in the aftermath of the decision to cancel its paid parking program. [KSBY] Last month, the Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously to dump its controversial... (Continue reading)

Ex-Central Coast coach, yearbook distributor convicted of child sex crimes

Written on 19 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A former Central Coast coach and yearbook distributor is facing life in prison for dozens of child sex crimes. In 2019, responding to a tip from a Santa Ynez Valley High School teacher who overheard an inappropriate... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man arrested for assault significant other, harm to a child

Written on 18 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man is in jail with his bail set at $100,000 after he allegedly assaulted his significant other and caused harm to a child on Tuesday morning. Shortly after 10 a.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint in California

Written on 18 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects robbed a Secret Service agent at gunpoint in Orange County the same night President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama attended a fundraiser in Los Angeles. [Washignton Post] Shortly after 9:30 p.m.... (Continue reading)