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Salvation Army bell ringers banned from Arroyo Grande plaza

Written on 4 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Salvation Army bells will not be ringing in front of the Arroyo Grande Walmart this Christmas season. [Tribune] The Five Cities Center, a shopping plaza that includes Walmart and Albertsons, has banned fundraising in front of its stores. “I love... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man pistol-whips roommate, then shoots himself

Written on 29 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The San Luis Obispo Regional SWAT Team found an Arroyo Grande man accused of pistol-whipping his roommate, dead of a self inflicted gunshot Wednesday. The Arroyo Grande Police Department received a call around 7:27 p.m. Tuesday stating that Grant Steven... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man killed in big rig crash

Written on 25 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

An Arroyo Grande man was killed in a big rig crash in Pasadena on Thursday, CHP officials said. Shortly before midnight, Gerald Hall, 58, was headed home in a Volvo tractor truck on Highway 210 when he hit a concrete... (Continue reading)

Authors Anonymous movie gets release date

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Discovered, Featured | 5 comments

The feature film comedy “Authors Anonymous,” written by Dave Congalton has been picked up for distribution and is scheduled for release next spring. [The Wrap] New York-based Screen Media Films and Starz Digital Media have partnered to acquire all North... (Continue reading)

Gather Wine Bar closes in Arroyo Grande

Written on 19 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Gather Wine Bar, a popular location for wine sampling and music in the Village of Arroyo Grande, closed recently after the owners of the building chose not to extend the lease. [Tribune] Owner of the business Kari Ziegler said the... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande community leader robs bank

Written on 19 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The former president of the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club allegedly robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in Santa Maria on Saturday. Shortly after 9 a.m., Arthur McClay Watkins, wearing a ski mask and brandishing a handgun, entered the bank and demanded... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande council appoints Barneich

Written on 13 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening  to appoint Kristen Barneich as its fifth member. The life-long Arroyo Grande resident fills the spot left by Caren Ray, who resigned in October to serve on the San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande teen shot in Paso Robles

Written on 1 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

An 18-year-old Arroyo Grande teen is in stable condition after being shot in the arm and stomach on the 3000 block of Spring Street in Paso Robles on Halloween night Shortly after 1 a.m. Friday morning, several people called 911... (Continue reading)

2 DUI collisions wreak havoc

Written on 25 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Two allegedly intoxicated drivers crashed their cars, toppled power lines and shuttered roads on Thursday in San Luis Obispo County. Shortly before 7 p.m., an alleged drunk driver crashed into a power pole at El Camino Real near Bennett Avenue... (Continue reading)

Two cars crash into Arroyo Grande buildings

Written on 7 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Two cars crashed into buildings in Arroyo Grande over the weekend. [KSBY] One vehicle crashed into a house Sunday afternoon and the other crashed into a restaurant early Saturday morning. Around 1 p.m. Sunday, two cars collided in the 500... (Continue reading)