Home  »  Archives

Featured


Controversial attorney appointed SLO County judge

Written on 22 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Matt Guerrero to a judgeship in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. Guerrero, a supporter of SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill, participated on social media pages that demean women... (Continue reading)

Infighting and allegations of backroom deals mar marijuana referendum

Written on 20 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

One company’s attempt to overturn a San Luis Obispo County marijuana ordinance has raised questions about alleged backroom deals, influence peddling and attempts to mislead the public. [Cal Coast Times] During a Nov. 27 SLO County Board of Supervisor’s meeting,... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay shoplifter arrested in stolen vehicle

Written on 20 Dec, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A shoplifting incident on Saturday at a hardware store in Morro Bay led to the arrests of three San Luis Obispo County residents and the discovery of a stolen vehicle. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 2 p.m., an employee at... (Continue reading)

Templeton CHC security guard killed in parking lot

Written on 18 Dec, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A security guard at Community Health Centers in Templeton was killed in a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Monday while attempting to help an elderly man park his car. [Cal Coast Times] Gregory Norwood, 52, was directing 77-year-old Pedro Islasmejia... (Continue reading)

Ilan Funke-Bilu to run for judge

Written on 18 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

Attorney Ilan Funke-Bilu announced Friday he will run for an open San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge seat in 2018. Incumbent judge Barry LaBarbera is not seeking reelection. [Cal Coast Times] Generally, judges are governor appointed following their predecessors... (Continue reading)

Run for something, today’s the day

Written on 14 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS The election of Democrat Doug Jones, as Alabama’s Senator, is the beginning of the middle of a national sea change. All over America, people young and old have screwed up their courage to file for local,... (Continue reading)

Atascadero officials vote against competitive bidding

Written on 14 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

During an Atascadero City Council meeting in November, city staff and officials claimed it would cost $150,000 and take about three years to allow for competitive bidding for the city’s garbage collection contract, costs and time constraints that appear overstated.... (Continue reading)

SLO considers raising taxes and marijuana to cover budget deficit

Written on 12 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

San Luis Obispo City staff is recommending that city officials agree to raise property taxes, promote marijuana businesses, reduce services and increase employee benefit contributions in an attempt to address an $8.9 million budget deficit. [Cal Coast Times] Amid declining... (Continue reading)

Toddler injured in hit-and-run in SLO

Written on 10 Dec, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A search is on for a driver who struck a 3-year-old pedestrian in San Luis Obispo on Friday and then fled the scene. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 5 p.m., a man driving a white Ford F-250 hit a 3-year-old... (Continue reading)

Thomas Fire triggers new evacuations in Santa Barbara County

Written on 10 Dec, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Thomas Fire has scorched more than 173,000 acres and has moved into Santa Barbara County, according to a Sunday afternoon report from Cal Fire. Air quality alerts have been issued for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.... (Continue reading)