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Deputies catch South County mail thieves

Written on 18 Feb, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Two alleged identity thieves are in San Luis Obispo County jail after sheriff’s deputies caught them stealing mail and stashing methamphetamine. Around 10:45 Tuesday, deputies responded to a call about a person stealing on the Nipomo Mesa. Deputies spotted the... (Continue reading)

Jealous Oceano man gets 16 years for murder

Written on 30 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An Oceano man convicted of killing a 25-year-old Nipomo resident during a 2013 fight received a 16-year prison sentence on Wednesday. [KSBY] Joseph Munoz, 37, stabbed to death Joseph Padilla in front of an Oceano home, allegedly due to jealousy... (Continue reading)

Another Nipomo gang member arrested for assault

Written on 27 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A man confronted suspected gang members in Nipomo last week after they poured beer on his car. In response, the men severely beat the victim, leaving him with serious injuries, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. The... (Continue reading)

Man beaten while confronting vandals

Written on 24 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A Nipomo man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after he attempted to confront a man who threw beer on his car. At about 5 p.m., a man standing on the 200 block of South Oakglen Avenue in Nipomo tossed beer... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man killed in crash with big-rig

Written on 14 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A 21-year-old Nipomo man is dead after he crashed into a big-rig on Highway 166 near New Cuyama on Saturday. Shortly before 6 a.m., the Kia Rio the man was driving westbound drifted into the path of the eastbound big-rig.... (Continue reading)

Thousands of form letters argue against Nipomo rail spur

Written on 7 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

After receiving more than 10,000 emails opposing the Phillips 66 proposed Nipomo rail spur to, staff has delayed the date for the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission to discuss the controversial project as they review the correspondence. Nevertheless, the... (Continue reading)

Nipomo woman ordered to pay $300,000 to outlet store

Written on 5 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge has ordered a Nipomo woman convicted of embezzling money from a Pismo Beach outlet store to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to the owners of the business. [Tribune] Kwing Eng Ee, 60,... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man arrested for murder in 2009 cold case

Written on 3 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A 64-year-old man accused of killing his wife in Morro Bay in 2009 was arrested at his Nipomo home Tuesday afternoon. [Tribune] On June 23, 2009, Sherre Ann Neal-Lypps’ husband James Lypps called 911 to report his wife had died... (Continue reading)

Nipomo raises water rates

Written on 22 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

During a heated meeting on Friday, the Nipomo Community Services District Board voted 4-1 to approve a water rate increase to pay for supplemental water from Santa Maria. The increase in cost will pay for a pipeline and the cost... (Continue reading)

Nipomo CSD grants water to development despite city protests

Written on 24 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The Nipomo Community Services District board gave initial approval Wednesday to a request for water service at proposed housing development on the Nipomo Mesa. [Tribune] The CSD board voted 4-0, with board member Jim Harrison absent, to grant initial approval... (Continue reading)