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Robber snatches wallet and flees in Templeton

Written on 8 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who got away after pulling off a strong arm robbery in Templeton Wednesday morning. Around 9 a.m., the suspect walked up to a man who was getting an... (Continue reading)

8 Valentine’s Day recipes from Spencer’s Fresh Markets

Written on 8 Feb, 2017 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | One comment

Love is in the air with the following romantic dinner and dessert recipes from Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria. Nutella and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Ingredients: 3 large eggs 2/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla pinch... (Continue reading)

Is the SLO City Council ignoring public input?

Written on 8 Feb, 2017 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the San Luis Obispo City Council denied an appeal of the city’s Architectural Review Committee’s Dec. 5th approval of 22 Chorro Street. Before their vote, the council received 48 letters of support... (Continue reading)

Animal services takes back second dog from Grover Beach officer

Written on 8 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

In addition to facing criminal charges, former Grover Beach police officer Alex Geiger has now lost both of his dogs that attacked and killed a 64-year-old man and injured a 85-year-old woman. Shortly after noon on Dec. 12, both of... (Continue reading)

Alleged thieves nearly ram SLO cops with U-Haul

Written on 8 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Two suspected thieves nearly rammed a San Luis Obispo police car while fleeing in a U-Haul truck last week. Authorities eventually tracked down the men, both of whom are from Santa Maria and one of whom is suspected of stealing... (Continue reading)

Inspection report rips SLO County Jail’s treatment of mentally ill inmates

Written on 7 Feb, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

By KAREN VELIE Editor’s Note: This is part two in a two-part series about San Luis Obispo County health services and sheriff department’s treatment of the mentally ill. Part one looked into several suspicious deaths and one injury that occurred... (Continue reading)

SLO County man, 30, dies of flu

Written on 7 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A 30-year-old San Luis Obispo County man died of complications related to the flu, according to the county department of public health. The case is the first reported death associated with the flu in SLO County during the current season.... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach council backs marijuana business ordinance

Written on 7 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The Grover Beach City Council voted unanimously Monday for a pair of ordinances that will establish a marijuana business district and a tax on commercial activity involving cannabis. Grover Beach plans to create a marijuana district in a 70-acre industrial... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach market robber turns himself in

Written on 7 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Arroyo Grande man who initially got away with robbing a convenience store has turned himself in, according to the Grover Beach Police Department. Around 11 p.m. Friday, a man entered the Grover Beach Market Express at 1051 S. 13th... (Continue reading)

Woman dies in DUI wreck in Orcutt

Written on 7 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A man who was allegedly speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol on a wet road crashed his car early Monday morning in Orcutt. The crash killed a woman who was in the vehicle, and the driver was subsequently... (Continue reading)