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Morro Bay police search for wallet thief

Written on 23 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Morro Bay police are asking the public for help in tracking down an alleged thief who is accused of stealing a man’s wallet and then using the victim’s credit cards. [Cal Coast Times] On Aug. 11, the suspect broke into... (Continue reading)

Controversial Morro Bay property may become mixed-use hotel project

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Embarcadero property in which former Morro Bay councilman and local restaurant owner George Leage had been living may become a mixed-use hotel project. [Cal Coast Times] The League family’s sushi restaurant Off the Hook at 833 Embarcadero Road is... (Continue reading)

Three candidates vying for Morro Bay mayor

Written on 9 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A city councilman, a prominent local business owner and a leader of the opposition to Morro Bay’s controversial wastewater project are each vying to become mayor of the coastal San Luis Obispo County city. [Cal Coast Times] With his third... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay fire injures 1, displaces 8

Written on 29 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire burned a home in Morro Bay on Saturday afternoon injuring one person and displacing eight, according to the Morro Bay Fire Department. [Cal Coast Times] At about 10 p.m., witnesses reported the home on 300 block of Jamaica... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay police chief tussles with YouTuber

Written on 9 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 38 comments

During a dispute on Tuesday between Morro Bay police and a YouTuber who films officers, Police Chief Greg Allen and another officer physically took the cameraman to the ground after he refused to provide identification, video shows. Footage of the... (Continue reading)

Marijuana grow sparks house fire in Morro Bay

Written on 22 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

An electrical malfunction at a Morro Bay marijuana grow on Monday sparked a fire that destroyed a garage and damaged two homes, according to the city’s fire department. The fire broke out at approximately 2:13 a.m. in a garage in... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay council endorses idea of two pot shops

Written on 9 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Morro Bay City Council gave support Tuesday for a plan to allow two medical marijuana dispensaries to open with the city limits. After receiving a recommendation from a subcommittee consisting of two council members, the Morro Bay council opted... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay considering allowing two marijuana dispensaries

Written on 7 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

At a hearing on Tuesday, the Morro Bay City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing two medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the coastal city. A council subcommittee consisting of Councilman Robert “Red” Davis and Councilwoman Marlys McPherson has... (Continue reading)

Mastermind of SLO County cocaine ring sentenced to prison

Written on 21 Jul, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The Morro Bay man convicted of masterminding the largest cocaine trafficking organization in the recent history of San Luis Obispo County received a prison sentence of 18 years and eight months. However, he may be eligible for parole after just... (Continue reading)

Multiple fires burn on the Central Coast

Written on 10 Jul, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Fires are burning on both the northern and southern edges of San Luis Obispo County, as well as in Santa Margarita. Additionally, a fire is burning near Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara County, and a blaze burned briefly in Morro... (Continue reading)