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SLO County accused of using taxpayer money to push sales tax

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A pair of taxpayers associations have filed a complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) alleging San Luis Obispo County and the county’s regional transportation agency illegally used taxpayer dollars to promote a sales tax initiative on the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach officer poses with creepy clown

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A creepy clown who reportedly scared a child on a bicycle was offering free hugs and pictures to passersby in Grover Beach on Wednesday. An officer responded to the scene and took a photo with the clown, but did not... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara News-Press first daily paper to endorse Trump

Written on 19 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The Santa Barbara News-Press recently endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, becoming the first daily newspaper in the United States to do so during the general election cycle. Despite facing criticism for the endorsement, the Santa Barbara daily is sticking... (Continue reading)

Homeless bus thief gets six years for Grover Beach crime spree

Written on 19 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A 36-year-old homeless man has received a six-year prison sentence for an ambitious crime spree he embarked upon in June. On a single day, David James Krause, 36, started a fire; stole a bus and crashed it; burglarized a home;... (Continue reading)

Porn studios employ California blackout to counter condom initiative

Written on 19 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

California porn connoisseurs are stumbling into digital barriers which could be impeding them from getting their daily fix. In response to a state ballot measure that calls for requiring adult film performers to wear condoms during sexual intercourse, several pornography... (Continue reading)

8 fabulous fall recipes

Written on 18 Oct, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Streusel, rice pudding, sweet molasses cookies, oh my! The following fall recipes are provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria. Wild Blueberry Buckle   Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 egg 2 cups flour... (Continue reading)

Trial begins in formerly cold Morro Bay murder case

Written on 18 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Trial has finally begun in the murder case involving a Nipomo man accused of having murdered his wife at the couple’s then-Morro Bay home in 2009. The prosecution says James Lypps, 66, strangled and then drowned his wife, while the... (Continue reading)

Dawn doesn’t have a Legg to stand on

Written on 18 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by RON ARNOLDSEN So let’s see. Dawn Ortiz-Legg wants to be a lawmaker. However, she can’t grasp the 6th amendment? Part of which states that when arrested you have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford an... (Continue reading)

Don’t confuse facts with fiction

Written on 18 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

Opinion by Arroyo Grande Mayor Jim Hill Friday night we had a debate on the mayoral campaign arranged by the Arroyo Grande High School AP government class. I am glad our future leaders are aware of and concerned about issues... (Continue reading)

Former Cal Poly student avoids more jail time over Facebook threat

Written on 18 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A former Cal Poly student who sent a death threat late last year to the leader of the pro-diversity group SLO Solidarity has accepted a plea deal that will allow him to avert spending anymore time behind bars. Charles Raymond... (Continue reading)