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Gibson, Hill, Tribune got it wrong

Written on 5 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 61 comments

OPINION By DAN CARPENTER After observing most of the public hearing including staff presentation, public comment, and deliberation by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, I believe the majority made the right decision in upholding the appeal of... (Continue reading)

High youth wrestling coach allegedly caused Nipomo crash

Written on 5 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A 10-year-old Santa Maria boy suffered numerous fractures, head injures, a failed kidney and a collapsed lung after his youth wrestling coach, who was allegedly high on drugs, caused a car crash in Nipomo last month. [KSBY] Several days ago,... (Continue reading)

Nipomo marijuana dispensary shot down

Written on 4 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday against a proposed medical marijuana dispensary in Nipomo. Supervisors Lynn Compton, Debbie Arnold and Frank Mecham voted against the facility primarily because of crime and traffic... (Continue reading)

Are owners of Ethnobotanica just blowing smoke?

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

By KAREN VELIE The founder of a medical marijuana business attempting to open a dispensary in San Luis Obispo County has a lengthy criminal history, including a felony arrest and conviction for possession of a dangerous drug with intent to... (Continue reading)

Protect public safety, vote no on Nipomo pot shop

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 28 comments

OPINION By DICK WRIGHT On Nov. 3, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will consider a minor use permit (MUP) application to establish a medical marijuana dispensary at 2122 Hutton Road in Nipomo. Many residents in Nipomo have... (Continue reading)

Nipomo woman thrown off scooter on Highway 101

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A Nipomo woman suffered major injuries Sunday morning after her scooter collided with a car on Highway 101, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 8 a.m., Bettina Annette Williams, 49, was riding a 2012 Yamaha Majesty scooter southbound... (Continue reading)

Man assaults driver, car crashes in Nipomo

Written on 20 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 10-year-old child suffered critical injuries Monday evening, and a 57-year-old man is behind bars after a car rolled off Highway 101 in Nipomo and landed upside down on a frontage road. [KSBY] Around 5:15 p.m., a green Toyota Avalon... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo optometrist arrested for neglect

Written on 17 Oct, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo optometrist was arrested Thursday for allegedly neglecting her adult daughter. Family members contend the allegations are unfounded. On Sept. 23, Susanne Krout, 65, called for an ambulance to the Nipomo home of her... (Continue reading)

Cities demand halt to Nipomo Mesa development

Written on 12 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach are seeking a court order barring new development and new groundwater pumping on the Nipomo Mesa. [Tribune] The three South County cities have long been battling the Nipomo Community Services... (Continue reading)

Nipomo felon allegedly strikes again and again

Written on 24 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A 26-year-old Nipomo man who was arrested last month for allegedly committing multiple felonies while on bail, was arrested Thursday accused of many of the same criminal acts. On Aug. 18, a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputy noticed Allen... (Continue reading)