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Over 2,000 PG&E customers in Grover Beach without power

Written on 6 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 2,000 PG&E customers lost power in Grover Beach on Wednesday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., 2,050 PG&E customers in Grover Beach lost power. PG&E estimates the power will be restored by 11 p.m. The cause... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police nab car thief, recover vehicle

Written on 28 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police officers arrested a felon in possession of a stolen car early Tuesday morning. After receiving an alert that a stolen vehicle was near the intersection of  Oak Park Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, officers located... (Continue reading)

Police repeatedly find skimming devices in Grover Beach ATMs

Written on 14 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police are warning the public that officers have found several ATM skimmers on card reading devices over the past few weeks, particularly at a walk-up Bank of America automated teller machine.  Thieves have targeted the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach stabbing suspect found dead in Kern County

Written on 26 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach man who allegedly stabbed a man multiple times during an altercation last week was found dead in Kern County. Shortly before noon on Oct. 21, a fight involving the occupants of two vehicles broke... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach failed to properly notice proposed water rate increase

Written on 25 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach failed to properly inform rate payers of a plan to increase water and sewer rates by 112%, an error that is expected to cost residents $8,000. At its meeting on Sept. 5, a consultant recommended... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police catch another car thief

Written on 12 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach Police arrested another vehicle thief on Thursday, this one was discovered hiding in a backyard. Shortly before 1 p.m., officers warned residents in the area of Oak Park Boulevard and Nice Avenue that they were... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach Planning Commission approves Grossman’s mixed-use development

Written on 9 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Grover Beach Planning Commission voted 5-0 last week to approve a four-story, mixed use development in the heart of the South County city. Developer Gary Grossman’s Coastal Community Builders plans to construct two four-story buildings on... (Continue reading)

SUV crashes into two Grover Beach homes

Written on 16 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver crashed an SUV into a house in Grover Beach Saturday morning, then plowed through a fence and slammed into the residence next door. Shorty after 9 a.m., a caller reported the crash in the 300... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man accused of attempting to kill his mother

Written on 15 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 45-year-old Grover Beach man is facing attempted murder charges after he threatened to kill and strangled his 72-year-old mother earlier this week. On Sep 12, Mark Foulks Jones IV attacked his mother, strangling her until near... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach seeking 112% water, sewer rate increase

Written on 14 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to deal with rising costs and the need for capital improvements, Grover Beach is proposing a 112% increase in water and sewer rates. At its meeting on Sept. 5, a consultant recommended the Grover... (Continue reading)