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Victims of Oceano Dunes shooting released from hospitals, suspect charged

Written on 8 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Less than three days following last weekend’s shooting at the Oceano Dunes, all six victims were scheduled for release from the hospital. [Cal Coast Times] Five victims had been treated and released from the hospital, as of Tuesday afternoon, according... (Continue reading)

Goleta man killed in shootout with police

Written on 8 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 32-year-old man, whom Santa Barbara police were seeking to arrest Tuesday at an apartment near Goleta, engaged in a gun battle with officers, after which a long SWAT standoff ensued and the suspect was eventually found dead. [Cal Coast... (Continue reading)

Gong compromises, North County office to stay open two days a week

Written on 7 May, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong has compromised with opponents of his plan to close the clerk-recorder’s North County office, which will now remain open two days a week, rather than shutting down completely. [Cal Coast... (Continue reading)

Report ranks SLO High as top Central Coast high school

Written on 7 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest state and national rankings of public high schools, in which San Luis Obispo High performs favorably, outpacing other schools in SLO and Santa Barbara counties. [Cal Coast Times] Schools received scores... (Continue reading)

Another inmate escapes from Lompoc prison camp

Written on 7 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

For the second time in the span of about one month, an inmate escaped the minimum security Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc. [Cal Coast Times] Jesus Antonio Hernandez, 42, escaped the Lompoc prison camp on Monday, according the Federal Bureau... (Continue reading)

SLO County orders restaurants to stop serving CBD

Written on 7 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A trend among restaurants and juice bars of infusing Cannabidiol in food and drinks has caught the eye of San Luis Obispo County food inspectors, who say the businesses are getting an illegal head start on use of the additive... (Continue reading)

Annual Central Coast drag show, event photos

Written on 6 May, 2019 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Local drag divas competed for the title of Miss or Mister Central Coast Pride 2019 last Saturday night at the Guild Hall in San Luis Obispo. Proceeds from the sold-out 3rd Annual Central Coast Pride Pageant will be used to... (Continue reading)

SLO County Sheriff’s deputies arrest alleged Oceano Dunes gunman

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

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested the man who allegedly opened fire at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area early Sunday morning, injuring six people. [Cal Coast Times] Francisco Orozco, a 19-year-old Oakland man, initially evaded capture... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for Oceano Dunes shooter

Written on 5 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Six people suffered injuries during a shooting at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area early Sunday morning. The shooter remains at large. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after midnight, witnesses reported shots being fired at the south end of the... (Continue reading)

Ryan Petetit trial for 7 year old charges delayed, again

Written on 4 May, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the third time this year, developer Ryan Petetit’s sentencing for a 2015 violent assault and a trial setting conference regarding a drunk in public and resisting arrest case from 2012 were delayed, this time until June... (Continue reading)