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Thieves snatch two vehicles from Atascadero car dealer

A group of thieves stole two Ford pickup trucks from an Atascadero car lot on Saturday, according to the city’s police department. [Cal Coast Times] The Atascadero Police Department has released surveillance footage of four suspects — three men and... (Continue reading)

Seeking truth in McClatchy reporting

An open letter to Craig Forman, McClatchy News president and CEO OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Hello, Mr. Forman: We haven’t yet chatted, but I thought you should know that you have been buffaloed… misled… fooled… or just plain lied to... (Continue reading)

Caren Ray’s rose colored view of the past

OPINION by JULIE TACKER During a recent interview on the Dave Congalton Show, Arroyo Grande city council woman and former San Luis Obispo County supervisor, Caren Ray, who served on the Integrated Waste Management Authority board said, the IWMA “went... (Continue reading)

Oceano woman killed in Shell Beach crash

A 26-year-old Oceano woman was killed Monday evening in an accident on Highway 101 in Shell Beach, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 8 p.m., the Oceano woman was driving a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta southbound when she... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes car into Oxnard home, then gets away

The residents of house in Oxnard awoke to an unpleasant surprise early Monday morning. A person drove a car directly into their living room. And while the car remained wedged against the living room sofa, the driver was nowhere to... (Continue reading)

Could SLO’s tiny home plan derail zero net energy goal?

OPINION by JOHN EWAN Climate change is the result of decisions and actions we make on how much of, and how we use, the world’s natural resources. San Luis Obispo’s proposed Tiny House on Wheels ordinance, created and passed at... (Continue reading)

What the Tribune would not print

OPINION by KEN SCHWARTZ Make no mistake Tom Fulks, I wholeheartedly support Keith Gurnee for San Luis Obispo mayor! Despite your random flauntings of Keith’s standings on various frivolous issues, you conveniently overlook Keith’s creative talent. Keith is a talented... (Continue reading)

Third victim in a string of South County motorcycle crashes identified

The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Nipomo last week has been identified as 49-year-old Vonna York of Arroyo Grande. [Cal Coast Times] On Thursday evening, York lost control of her motorcycle at the intersection of Osage Street and... (Continue reading)

One person killed in single vehicle crash near Arroyo Grande

One person was killed Sunday evening after the pickup truck they were driving crashed into a tree in rural Arroyo Grande, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 7 p.m., the victim drove off Carpenter Canyon Road near... (Continue reading)

Caren Ray attempts to intimidate voters

OPINION by COLEEN KUBEL I am a candidate for a seat on the Arroyo Grande City Council. I am running because I love the people of Arroyo Grande, and I have always loved helping people. I have been in public... (Continue reading)