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Trump plans to cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for high-speed rail

Written on 20 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Amid an escalating feud between the Trump Administration and the state of California, a federal agency has announced its intent to revoke $928.6 million in funding already approved for California’s controversial high-speed rail project. [Cal Coast Times] The planned high-speed... (Continue reading)

Alleging corruption, Grover Beach Council member resigns

Written on 20 Feb, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

By KAREN VELIE Debbie Peterson resigned from the Grover Beach City Council at the end of Tuesdays board meeting because of allegations of corruption related to the local marijuana industry. [Cal Coast Times] After 11 years on the council, Peterson... (Continue reading)

I cannot support pay-to-play by the Grover Beach Council

Written on 19 Feb, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by DEBBIE PETERSON After much soul-searching I have decided to submit my resignation, effective this evening because I can no longer in good conscience associate myself with this council. I want to thank the voters of Grover Beach for electing me to... (Continue reading)

Dark money raises questions about SLO’s marijuana shop point system

Written on 19 Feb, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

Correction: SLO Councilwoman Erika Stewart was not sworn in until the day after the vote and did not participate in setting the criteria for marijuana shop applications. And a representative of Helios Dayspring said that donors affiliated with other cannabis... (Continue reading)

Two suspects rob man at gunpoint at Pirate’s Cove

Written on 19 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from Santa Maria, allegedly pointed a gun at two people who were sitting in their cars at the Pirate’s Cove parking lot Monday evening, robbing one of the individuals. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)

California files suit against Trump Administration over border wall

Written on 19 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

California, with the support of 15 other states, is suing the Trump Administration over President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration over the United States-Mexico border and his attempt to fund the construction of a wall. [Cal Coast Times] State Attorney General... (Continue reading)

Firefighters quickly extinguish fire at Paso Robles Lowe’s

Written on 18 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Firefighters evacuated customers who were shopping inside Lowe’s Home Improvement in Paso Robles Saturday evening after a fire broke out inside the business. [Cal Coast Times] At about 8:30 p.m., a store employee reported smoke in the the rear of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County reservoir levels rising quickly

Written on 18 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

One San Luis Obispo County reservoir has surpassed full capacity, while water levels have risen considerably at two others because of unusually heavy February rains. [Cal Coast Times] Santa Margarita Lake is currently at 103 percent of full capacity, according... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies shoot 35 rounds at man with BB gun

Written on 17 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies fired 35 rounds at a suicidal Paso Robles man who was armed with a BB gun, according to a district attorney’s office report on the deadly shooting. [Tribune] On Jan. 24, 2017, deputies Jonathan... (Continue reading)

Are SLO officials skirting laws to protect marijuana kingpin?

Written on 16 Feb, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

Editor’s Note: This is first in a series about allegations of backroom deals in the battle to control the local marijuana market and San Luis Obispo officials’ attempts to withhold public information. By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo city officials... (Continue reading)