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Suicidal man in Templeton with a knife, evades deputies

Written on 29 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A reportedly suicidal man with a knife managed to run away from probation officers and sheriff’s deputies who were chasing him Tuesday evening, and authorities are still searching for the suspect. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 6 p.m., sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s tarnished brass

Written on 28 May, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officer Trevor Shipman kept his job with the Fresno Police Department after he shot and killed a man during a traffic stop over a seat belt violation. The family of the deceased man then filed a lawsuit... (Continue reading)

Thieves utilize a backhoe to nab Atascadero bank’s ATM

Written on 28 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A thief or thieves used a backhoe to try to steal an ATM from an Atascadero bank Monday night, ultimately giving up on the effort after partially removing the machine, according to police. [Cal Coast Times] At about 10:30 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

Nurses at Sierra Vista and Twin Cities hospitals picketing

Written on 28 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

As part of a multi-state protest at Tenet Healthcare facilities, nurses will picket on Tuesday outside of Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo and Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton. [Cal Coast Times] Nurses have planned protests... (Continue reading)

Semi truck crashes at Santa Margarita onramp

Written on 28 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A semi truck drove off Highway 101, crashed into a guard rail and landed partially in a ditch near Santa Margarita Tuesday morning, prompting a partial highway closure, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] At about 3:18 a.m., the... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande’s $3.5 million revenue shortfall

Written on 27 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council is scheduled to discuss a $3.5 million annual shortfall for infrastructure upkeep on Tuesday, according to a staff report. [Cal Coast Times] In his staff report, City Manager Jim Bergman says the city is short... (Continue reading)

SLO thieves snatch shopper’s wallet, then go shopping

Written on 27 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A man and a woman snatched a shopper’s wallet in San Luis Obispo last week and then made several fraudulent purchases at local stores, according to police. [Cal Coast Times] At about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the two thieves stole... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student raises $32,000 for homeless coalition in video stream

Written on 27 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A Cal Poly student leveraged her following on the video streaming platform Twitch to raise $32,000 for the Five Cities Homeless Coalition as part of a 21st birthday livestream on Friday. [Cal Coast Times] Maya Higa is a Cal Poly... (Continue reading)

One killed, two injured in crashes at Oceano Dunes

Written on 27 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

For the third time in a span of a little more than a month, a person has died in an off-road vehicle accident at the Oceano Dunes. [Cal Coast Times] Kristopher Mancebo, 24, of Tulare died in a crash Sunday... (Continue reading)

Templeton man with loaded guns arrested at Jack in the Box

Written on 26 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies arrested a 32-year-old Templeton man found with loaded guns and a meth pipe at the Jack in the Box parking lot in Orcutt on Friday night. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 10 p.m., deputies noticed... (Continue reading)