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Homeless man found dead at SLO bus stop

Written on 29 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A local homeless man in his late 40s was found dead at a San Luis Obispo bus stop Thursday morning, according to the San Luis Obispo Police Department. At about 9:45 a.m., the police department received a call for a... (Continue reading)

Another homeless man arrested for arson in SLO

Written on 27 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a homeless man for starting fires in a dumpster and two trash cans on Madonna Road Tuesday morning. The incident marked the second time this year police accused a homeless man of starting a fire... (Continue reading)

SLO homeless man arrested for stabbing another transient

Written on 14 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a 27-year-old man who stabbed a 22-year-old man following an argument early Wednesday morning. Police describe both the suspect and victim as transients from San Luis Obispo. Around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a report... (Continue reading)

Hill changes course on homeless, Torres-Hill gets funding

Written on 5 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill has altered his stance on solving the county’s homeless crisis, shifting from advocating for a new shelter to pushing for permanent housing. Hill’s stance has changed as his wife, Dee... (Continue reading)

Officers pose as homeless people to entrap unsuspecting drivers

Written on 11 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Regina, Canada police officers have discovered a new way to increase revenue, pose as a homeless person in an attempt to set up kind-hearted individuals willing to help those in need. Officers, wearing old clothes and holding cardboard signs, stand... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria to target rowdy homeless at bus stops

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The Santa Maria City Council voted unanimously for an ordinance that will allow rangers and officers to cite, fine and even arrest homeless people who sleep, loiter or cause disturbances at bus stops. City officials say they have received complaints... (Continue reading)

Homeless coalition seeking artists and sponsors

Written on 17 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

Five Cities Homeless Coalition staff and volunteers are busy planning the fifth annual Empty Bowls Community Luncheon to benefit those facing homelessness and poverty in southern SLO County. The 2016 event is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 22, and will again be... (Continue reading)

Event at Fin’s raises $18,000 for the homeless

Written on 7 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

More than $18,000 was raised in one evening for South County residents facing homelessness during a festive “Dinner for a Cause” at Fin’s seafood restaurant in Grover Beach on May 5. Every penny spent by patrons during “Fiesta at Fin’s”... (Continue reading)

More Grover Beach homeless to get the boot

Written on 21 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The Grover Beach Police Department is planning on evicting residents of a homeless encampment next week. Most of the people living at the camp have rebuffed attempts by city employees and social services workers to get them to relocate. On... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed in Pismo Beach

Written on 10 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A 40-year-old man was struck and killed Saturday morning by a car on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach. Shortly before 3 a.m., the victim was walking in a southbound lane of the highway just north of Oak Park Boulevard when... (Continue reading)