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SLO County and employee union agree on terms of planned strike

Written on 28 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

If San Luis Obispo County’s primary employees union makes good on its threat to strike, the work stoppage will have to occur between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, and 160 essential employees will have to sit it out in order... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into CHP vehicle on side of Highway 101

Written on 28 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A driver slammed into a CHP vehicle that was parked in the center divider on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo Monday morning. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 11 a.m., CHP Officer Molinar, of the San Luis Obispo unit, was... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies Atascadero man killed in single vehicle crash

Written on 27 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The California Highway Patrol has identified a 50-year-old Atascadero man who was killed in a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning as Eric J. Polmanteer. [Cal Coast Times] At about 12:15 a.m., Polmanteer was headed northbound on El Camino Real... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande campaign worker charged with vandalism

Written on 27 Nov, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Caren Ray for mayor campaign worker with a history of vandalism and stealing campaign signs has been charged with felony vandalism for allegedly damaging more than $4,000 in city, business, campaign and personal property during the... (Continue reading)

Assemblyman proposes bill to help PG&E with Camp Fire costs

Written on 26 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A California assemblyman has announced plans to introduce a bill that would help PG&E absorb liabilities from the deadly Northern California Camp Fire, but would stop short of doing away with a legislative doctrine that holds utilities responsible for wildfire... (Continue reading)

California Democratic Party chairman accused of sexual harassment

Written on 26 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The openly gay chairman of the California Democratic Party is facing allegations of sexual assault or harassment of staff members, accusations lodged by the party’s third-in-command. [SF Chronicle] On Saturday, party Vice Chairman Daraka Larimore-Hall sent an email to the... (Continue reading)

Tainted romaine lettuce likely from the Central Coast

Written on 26 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A nationwide E. Coli outbreak that has resulted in more than 30 hospitalizations and prompted health officials to instruct consumers to stay away from romaine lettuce may have started in Monterey County. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonazles said the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man killed in single vehicle crash

Written on 25 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 50-year-old Atascadero man was killed early Sunday morning in a single vehicle crash on El Camino Real, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] At about 12:15 a.m., the victim was headed north on El Camino Real south of... (Continue reading)

Camp Fire 100 percent contained, at least 85 dead

Written on 25 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

California fire officials announced Sunday that the Camp Fire is 100 percent contained. The deadliest and most destructive fire in California’s history has killed at least 85 people. There are currently 271 people missing. [Cal Coast Times] As friends and... (Continue reading)

Tito Ortiz crushes Chuck Liddell in first round knockout, video

Written on 25 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Twelve years after his second loss to Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz was finally able to defeat his long time rival on Saturday evening. [Cal Coast Times] The fight started off slow, but after four minutes Ortiz dropped Liddell with a... (Continue reading)