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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)

Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Grover Beach

Written on 20 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A passenger train struck and killed a pedestrian in Grover Beach near the 800 block of South Fourth Street on Sunday morning, according to police. Shortly before 7 a.m., the pedestrian was hit by a passing Amtrak... (Continue reading)

Man shoots clerk in Grover Beach, another person in SLO

Written on 17 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police arrested a man on Thursday who shot two people during a crime spree that started in Grover Beach and ended in San Luis Obispo. At about 1 p.m., the gunman shot a clerk... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police ask residents to toss inflammatory fliers

Written on 15 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE In response to finding fliers promoting the European race at homes in Grover Beach on Sunday morning, the police department is encouraging residents to throw the fliers away. The fliers provide a link to a website perceived... (Continue reading)