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Motorcyclist dies in Christmas Day crash near Arroyo Grande

Written on 26 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A motorcyclist died on Christmas Day following a crash on Los Berro Road near Stanton Street in rural Arroyo Grande. Shortly before 4 p.m., two motorcyclist were driving on Los Berros Road when the crash occurred. The second motorcycle was... (Continue reading)

Nipomo package thief caught on camera, then arrested

Written on 15 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A social media-powered manhunt for a South County package thief led to the arrest of an Arroyo Grande woman and some celebratory Facebook posts by a Nipomo father. Kevin Beck ordered a lego package from Amazon for his young son.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man admits to hitting roommate in head with wrench

Written on 9 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 69-year-old Arroyo Grande man admitted to hitting his roommate in the head with a wrench last month, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s officials have charged the man with attempted murder. [KSBY] On Oct. 5... (Continue reading)

Alleged victims say Paul Flores is a sexual predator

Written on 8 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The Arroyo Grande Police Department had the opportunity to arrest Paul Flores for rape prior to the disappearance of Kristin Smart; a retired FBI agent believes Smart’s remains were once buried at the home of Flores’ mother; and four accusers... (Continue reading)

Setting the record straight on AG fire issues

Written on 7 Nov, 2016 in Literary Corner, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by JIM HILL and LEANN AKINS Many voters in the City of Arroyo Grande have received a slick mailer from Richard Waller that says, “Our fire department still has no funding to replace 20 year old trucks and outdated... (Continue reading)

AG hospital leads county in hip surgery mortality rates

Written on 7 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Arroyo Grande Community Medical Center had the highest rate of mortality in patients who underwent surgery following a hip fracture in San Luis Obispo County in 2013 and 2014, though it is no longer the leader in the state of... (Continue reading)

Why AG residents should vote for Mack and Akins

Written on 5 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by LEANN AKINS There have been several short opinion pieces in the Tribune supporting our opponents for Arroyo Grande City Council. I am writing to share with you why you should support John Mack and I. We have the... (Continue reading)

Say yes to pride in Arroyo Grande and no to Caren Ray

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by LINDA KEATING This year, the city of Arroyo Grande was awarded the SLO New Times “best controversy or scandal of the year” for the cover up of the city manager’s after hours’ tryst. This scandal was preceded by... (Continue reading)

Don’t be misled by falsehoods and divisive messages

Written on 1 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by JIM HILL In Arroyo Grande, Richard Waller’s campaign materials misrepresent and misinform. It starts with his introduction. His family is third generation but Richard spent most of his life in Nevada. While his family does have agricultural heritage;... (Continue reading)

Serious issues overlooked in Arroyo Grande EIR

Written on 29 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by JAN SHEPHERD This opinion piece focuses on my concerns with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the East Cherry Avenue and Traffic Way project in Arroyo Grande and lists out the impacts in the EIR that were not... (Continue reading)