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Fraudulent Facebook and Twitter scheme lands Montecito man in jail

Written on 8 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

FBI agents arrested a Montecito resident on Wednesday for allegedly running several fraudulent investment schemes, one related to Facebook and Twitter stock. [Cal Coast Times] Efstratios “Elias” Argyropoulos, 71, operated two Santa Barbara investment services firms – Prima Capital and... (Continue reading)

Body of missing man found at Port San Luis

Written on 6 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found floating in the water at Port San Luis on Jan. 31 as 40-year-old James Ross Calder of Avila Beach. [Cal Coast Times] Neighbors reported Calder missing on Jan.... (Continue reading)

Another Adam Hill blowup, this one over a Tribune opinion

Written on 5 Feb, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

Less than a month after losing the board chairmanship because of allegations of bullying and a lack of decorum, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill sent a string of Facebook messages chastising a Pismo Beach man over his commentary... (Continue reading)

Wrong-way DUI driver crashes truck in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 27-year-old Atascadero woman driving under the influence and in the wrong direction on Highway 101 crashed head-on into a pickup truck Sunday evening north of Paso Robles. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 7:15 p.m., Alexandra Gonzales was driving southbound... (Continue reading)

13-year-old Santa Maria boy shot by brother

Written on 4 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A Santa Maria teen is in jail after he shot and critically wounded his 13-year-old brother on Saturday afternoon, according to Santa Maria police. Police believe the shooting was accidental. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after noon, Santa Maria Police officers... (Continue reading)

Third candidate enter SLO County District 2 supervisor race

Written on 3 Feb, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

Former District 2 supervisor and coastal commissioner Steve MacElvaine has decided not to challenge Supervisor Bruce Gibson in the June election. Even so, Gibson is slated to face at least two challengers after Morro Bay real estate broker and attorney... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande facing bankruptcy in five years

Written on 31 Jan, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande’s projected deficit spending could bankrupt the city in five years, according to a 10-year financial outlook presented to the City Council last month. [Cal Coast Times] A projected 52 percent increase in employee retirement expenditures... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council should put residents before the bike riding minority

Written on 31 Jan, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE Open letter to Mayor Heidi Harmon and members of the San Luis Obispo City Council: As long-time residents of what has been one of the nicest neighborhoods in our community—the Anholm neighborhood—we are beseeching you... (Continue reading)

California Valley shooting victims identified

Written on 31 Jan, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified a father and son who lived at a previously large marijuana grow site as the victims of a deadly shooting at a California Valley home on Monday. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly... (Continue reading)

15 flu-related deaths in SLO County this year

Written on 31 Jan, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Amid an unusually severe flu season, there have now been 15 influenza-related deaths in San Luis Obispo County, health officials say. Two of the deaths were individuals under the age of 65. [Cal Coast Times] By law, healthcare providers are... (Continue reading)