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Arroyo Grande closing public restrooms, rampant vandalism

Written on 14 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE In a response to rampant vandalism in city owned restrooms, Arroyo Grande will begin closing some facilities for 13 hours a day, the city announced on Friday. Effective immediately, city staff will lock the doors to the... (Continue reading)

No criminal charges for Arroyo Grande teacher

Written on 10 May, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is not filing criminal charges against an Arroyo Grande middle school teacher who was accused of assaulting a 13-year-old student last month. Sarah Watts, a 42-year-old teacher at Mesa... (Continue reading)

FBI agents arrest Arroyo Grande bank robber

Written on 4 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE FBI agents arrested a man last week who allegedly robbed the Chase Bank in Arroyo Grande in February. On Feb. 25, a man walked into the Chase Bank on Rancho Parkway and handed the clerk a note... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande council votes to cut childcare program

Written on 3 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously on April 24 to end its affordable childcare programs, after more than a dozen parents voiced their objections. “This program was a huge lifeline for my kids and my family,”... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande teacher accused of assaulting a student

Written on 26 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande middle school teacher landed in jail after a 13-year-old student accused her of assault on Tuesday afternoon. Sarah Watts, a 42-year-old teacher at Mesa Middle School, allegedly pulled a hairbrush out of the teen’s... (Continue reading)

Developmentally disabled man missing from rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 6 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing developmentally disabled man who was last seen walking away from a residential care facility in rural Arroyo Grande. At about 6... (Continue reading)

Person rescued after car crashes into creek in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 29 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued a person from a creek in rural Arroyo Grande after a vehicle plunged into the body of water Wednesday morning.  At about 6:40 a.m., the vehicle crashed into a creek near the intersection of Huasna... (Continue reading)

Tally Ho area in Arroyo Grande issued evacuation warning

Written on 10 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities have issued an evacuation warning for Arroyo Grande residents along Tally Ho Creek from Corbett Canyon Road to James Way. The warning took effect at 11 a.m. Friday and lasts until 9 a.m. Saturday. Officials urge... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man accused of arson, burglary

Written on 3 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man is in jail after he allegedly burglarized a gas station in Missouri and then set the building on fire on Feb. 28. Early Tuesday morning, Marion County sheriff deputies responded to a fire... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande considering expanded homeless parking program

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN At a time San Luis Obispo County is planning on shutting down its homeless parking site, the city of Arroyo Grande is considering creating a formal overnight parking program. Previously, the city approved a temporary homeless parking... (Continue reading)