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Developer wins restraining order against Pismo Beach

Written on 22 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge has ordered the city of Pismo Beach to turn a Shell Beach developer’s utilities back on amid a legal dispute between the city and the property owner. [KCOY] Mike Spangler is trying to develop the... (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)

Video shows shark swimming with surfers by Pismo Beach

Written on 11 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A Bakersfield field man captured drone footage of a shark swimming in close proximity to surfers offshore of the Oceano Dunes. [Daily Mail] Dustin McCaslin flew a DJI Phantom 3 drone overhead of surfers Saturday morning. He initially thought that... (Continue reading)

Man who attacked Sikh clerk in Pismo Beach convicted

Written on 31 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A San Luis Obispo County jury has convicted a 24-year-old man of two crimes stemming from an incident earlier this year in which he attacked a Sikh AM/PM clerk in Pismo Beach and ripped his turban off. On Wednesday, the... (Continue reading)

 Pismo Beach man indicted for counterfeiting

Written on 30 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A federal grand jury indicted a Pismo Beach man last week for manufacturing counterfeit U.S. Currency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. On May 31, a vendor at the Visalia Swap Meet reported to law enforcement that someone was... (Continue reading)

Higginbotham leaves Supervisor race amid alleged bullying

Written on 24 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 59 comments

Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham announced Friday that she would no longer be a candidate for the San Luis Obispo County District 3 supervisor seat currently held by Adam Hill. Higginbotham said she is stepping down to focus on her... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach urinals to undergo a transformation

Written on 22 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

All urinals in Pismo Beach must be of the flushless variety in time for next Valentine’s Day, a city council vote indicates. [Tribune] On Tuesday night, the Pismo Beach City Council unanimously voted to ban traditional urinals. All urinals in... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach council tables building moratorium

Written on 20 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Following objections from residents and developers, the Pismo Beach City Council tabled a proposed building moratorium. [Tribune] On Tuesday, the council considered adopting an ordinance that would prohibit the city from issuing building permits for vacant lots. Developers could only... (Continue reading)

4 reasons not to miss the Pismo Beach Chardonnay Symposium

Written on 19 May, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

In the end of May, for four days only, dozens of winemakers from around the globe will treat the Central Coast to an exclusive tasting of the world’s favorite wine, the Chardonnay. The event, held in spectacular Pismo Beach and... (Continue reading)

Shelly Higginbotham running for District 3 supervisor

Written on 18 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham announced Monday her candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Adam Hill. Higginbotham joins San Luis Obispo Councilman Dan Carpenter, former Grover Beach Mayor Debbie Peterson and Hill in a... (Continue reading)