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Man shoots at restaurant in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A Santa Maria man was arrested for allegedly shooting a gun from his car towards a group of people standing outside Tonitas Mexican Restaurant on Nipomo Street in San Luis Obispo at 1:58 a.m. on Saturday. After purchasing food from... (Continue reading)

Oceano water sale rejected

Written on 10 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

After hours of public comments and debate, the members of the Oceano Service District on Wednesday voted 3-2 against the sale of 100 acre feet of water to Pismo Beach. Oceano is in serious financial trouble with failing infrastructure and... (Continue reading)

No comment? Or just lie?

Written on 8 Feb, 2011 in Opinion | 39 comments

OPINION By DANIEL BLACKBURN In the wrenching aftermath of the deeply disturbing slaying of teenager Dystiny Myers, local news reporters encountered a virtual blackout of details from investigators. So when KCCN.tv published an account last October relating some of the... (Continue reading)

Butterflies at Pismo Beach Monarch Grove, photos

Written on 1 Feb, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

From late October through February, experience the wonder of the Monarch Butterfly migration to the groves of eucalyptus trees at Pismo Beach State Park. With an average count of 25,000 butterflies arriving a year, Pismo Beach is arguably the largest... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach Chamber embezzlement charges under dispute

Written on 12 Jan, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The former chief executive officer for the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce pleaded not guilty to grand theft by embezzlement on Tuesday amid allegations that additional monies are missing. The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s complaint says Rebecca McMurry... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach declares emergency

Written on 4 Jan, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The damage from December’s rains is estimated to cost the City of Pismo Beach $1 million and has prompted the City Council to declare a local state of emergency. [KSBY] The rain is being blamed for costly damages including the... (Continue reading)

Aggressive marijuana busts prompt protests

Written on 2 Jan, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 114 comments

Medical marijuana advocates plan to protest against what they claim were aggressive and uncalled for raids on local cannabis delivery services at a rally planned for Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 a.m., in front of the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Two people struck and killed by jilted driver

Written on 16 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 41 comments

An Oceano man killed two people in Pismo Beach in an attempt to harm himself in front of a restaurant his former girlfriend was working in, at about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, sources said. Jerardo Iriarte, 19, of Oceano drove... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen’s murder caught on videotape

Written on 12 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 168 comments

A Pismo Beach gas station surveillance tape captured what appears to be the horrific beating of 15-year-old Dystiny Myers while two Pismo Beach police officers stand nearby, talking and drinking coffee. [KCCN.tv] On Sept. 26 at 3 a.m. at the... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach Chamber clams up over missing funds

Written on 28 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 53 comments

The former chief executive officer for the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is under investigation for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from the chamber. Rebecca McMurry left the chamber in May, shortly after the annual Taste of Pismo. There are allegations... (Continue reading)