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Robber chokes stranger with a rope outside Lompoc hospital

Written on 27 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A robber violently attacked a man outside a Lompoc Hospital rendering the victim unconscious before robbing him in what police are calling a random attack. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 7 a.m, 36-year-old Long Lu walked up behind a man... (Continue reading)

Big rig crashes into wall at Pasolivo olive oil in Templeton

Written on 27 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A big rig truck carrying glass jars to Pasolivo olive oil manufacturer crashed in rural Templeton Tuesday morning, resulting in a fuel leak. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 9 a.m., the driver of the big rig lost control while making... (Continue reading)

California Republicans elect new chair at divisive convention

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

During a convention in Sacramento over the weekend that highlighted divisions between ardent supporters of President Donald Trump and establishment-leaning Republicans pushing for a new, diverse California Republican Party, delegates elected the state party’s first female leader. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police seeking man who set off destructive device

Written on 27 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Grover Beach police are seeking a person of interest related to “destructive” devices that were set off earlier this month in the South County city. [Cal Coast Times] At about 5:22 p.m. on Feb. 1, devices were set off in... (Continue reading)

SLO County Board of supervisors rejects mail in only ballot model

Written on 26 Feb, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to reject a vote-by-mail only election model on Tuesday following a divide primarily between Republicans and Democrats. [Cal Coast Times] At the meeting, Democrats said vote-by-mail ballots along with... (Continue reading)

Highway 1 closed north of San Simon because of incoming storm

Written on 26 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Caltrans has closed Highway 1 north of San Simeon because of a significant storm expected to reach the Central Coast Tuesday evening. Storm activity is forecast through Thursday morning. [Cal Coast Times] At both Paul’s Slide and Mud Creek, gates... (Continue reading)

SLO County sheriff’s deputy injured in crash near Cal Poly

Written on 26 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputy was extricated from his unmarked car after it was struck by another vehicle near Cal Poly Tuesday morning. [Tribune] At about 10 a.m., a woman in a black Dodge Charger turned left off... (Continue reading)

Lucia Mar bus driver pleads guilty to sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl

Written on 26 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A former Lucia Mar Unified School District bus driver will serve 16 years in prison for sexually abusing a special-needs 9-year-old girl after agreeing to a plea deal with prosecutors. [Tribune] David Kenneth Lamb, 50, abused the girl, now 12,... (Continue reading)

Lack of justice fouls San Luis Obispo

Written on 26 Feb, 2019 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT With justice, fairness and equal treatment for all! Isn’t that what America’s about? Maybe someplace, but in San Luis Obispo there’s justice, fairness, ­­respect and a really good deal for some, and the opposite for others.... (Continue reading)

Man stabbed in chest while driving in Los Osos

Written on 26 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

While driving in his car, a man was stabbed in the chest early Saturday morning near the intersection of 6th Street and Santa Ysabel Avenue in Los Osos, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)