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SLO police chief has committed a crime and should be terminated

Written on 11 Jul, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 35 comments

OPINION by KEVIN RICE The San Luis Obispo City Manager’s attempt to write the “rest of the story,” seal it with a kiss, and close the book is a disingenuous sham. This criminal act is not cured with an apology... (Continue reading)

SLO police chief loses her gun in restaurant bathroom

Written on 11 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 65 comments

San Luis Obispo Obispo Police Chief Deanna Cantrell left her gun in an El Pollo Loco restroom stall on Wednesday, after which it was promptly stolen, and the police department is now asking for help from the public in retrieving... (Continue reading)

Downtown SLO scraps property tax initiative

Written on 11 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The organization pushing for a downtown San Luis Obispo property tax measure has scrapped the initiative following protest from some property owners and businesses. [Cal Coast Times] Downtown SLO, a nonprofit that organizes Farmers’ Market and other events in the... (Continue reading)

Mother kidnaps her child at knifepoint from social worker in Paso Robles

Written on 10 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A woman whose 1-year-old son had been removed from her custody kidnapped her child at knifepoint during a supervised visit in Paso Robles Wednesday morning, but she was ultimately caught after authorities issued an Amber alert. [Cal Coast Times] At... (Continue reading)

SLO developer sentenced to 270 days in jail for assault

Written on 10 Jul, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

Correction: Ryan Petetit’s four-year sentence was stayed and he is to serve 270 days in jail. By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County developer was sentenced Wednesday to four-years in prison for five felonies related to the violent assault... (Continue reading)

The state is taking our right to use the Oceano Dunes

Written on 10 Jul, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by PETER KEITH Ok, you own an ‘off road’ recreational vehicle and you enjoy recreating on Oceano beach or the adjoining sand dunes. You don’t mind paying the standard few bucks to enter the official ‘off road’ area for... (Continue reading)

Teen injured in head-on crash at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 10 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 16-year-old boy was knocked unconscious during a head-on collision at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area on Tuesday, according to State Parks. [Cal Coast Times] At about 1 p.m., a group of family members were riding in an... (Continue reading)

Thousands of residents without power in Santa Maria

Written on 10 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A driver slammed into a power pole in Santa Maria Tuesday evening, causing an electricity outage that impacted more than 2,000 residents. [Cal Coast Times] At about 6 p.m., a white SUV crashed into a power pole at Betteravia Road... (Continue reading)

Gov. Newsom signs illegal immigrant health care bill into law

Written on 10 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Tuesday that will extend government-funded health care coverage to young adult illegal immigrants at a cost of nearly $100 million a year. The signing of SB 104 makes California the... (Continue reading)

Suspect in fatal Nipomo crash arrested for DUI

Written on 10 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A Northern California man allegedly caused a fatal head-on collision in Nipomo on Monday while driving under the influence. [KSBY] Shortly after 4 p.m., Aleksandr Moiseyev, 28, of Aptos, crossed a double yellow line as he rounded a curve on... (Continue reading)