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Spencer’s Fresh Markets top bidder on AG Haggen location

Written on 14 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Spencer’s Fresh Markets was the top bidder in a bankruptcy auction for the Arroyo Grande Haggen’s location, according to court documents. In total, 17 locations including the Arroyo Grande site were pulled from the auction because of... (Continue reading)

Another SLO grocery store facing closure

Written on 22 Oct, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

In addition to the possible closures of several San Luis Obispo County Haggen grocery stores, Fresh & Easy is also planning to close its Broad Street store. Fresh & Easy announced Wednesday plans to close or sell the 97 Fresh... (Continue reading)

Los Osos retail space tied up in bankruptcy

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

By John Lindt, publisher of Sierra2theSea Los Osos shopping center manager Clayton Gambril said the Haggen space on Los Osos Valley Road is tied up in the bankruptcy proceedings now that the Washington-based chain has filed Chapter 11. The loss... (Continue reading)

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)

Former Atascadero lender sentenced to 7 years

Written on 20 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former Hurst Financial principal James Miller was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on Monday for misappropriating millions of dollars that victims invested in Central Coast real estate projects and for helping developer Kelly Gearhart defraud... (Continue reading)

Haggen closing its California stores

Written on 24 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

Grocery chain Haggen announced Thursday plans to close 127 stores in California, Arizona and Nevada. Employees will receive a 60 day notice of pending store and office closures. Haggen plans to continue operating 37 stores in Oregon and Washington. The... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly begins construction on controversial dorm

Written on 22 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Cal Poly is expected to break ground this week on a $198 million dormitory that will border a residential neighborhood. The planned dormitory will contain 1,475 beds. It will be built on a lot at the corner of Slack Street... (Continue reading)

SLO Council approves Pemberton brothers’ project

Written on 16 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Twin brothers Jeremy and Joshua Pemberton have gained permission to open a combination bowling alley, restaurant and concert venue in downtown San Luis Obispo, following a city council ruling Tuesday evening. The Pembertons are planning to develop a 24,500 square-foot... (Continue reading)

Robert’s Restaurant owner selling businesses to employees

Written on 15 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A San Luis Obispo County restaurant owner who was convicted of stealing from a 99-year-old woman is selling his businesses to his employees. [Tribune] Robert Clouston was ordered in June to pay $327,000 in restitution for a scheme he carried... (Continue reading)

Haggen files for bankruptcy

Written on 9 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

Grocery chain Haggen has filed for bankrupty following a troubled expansion into new locations, including the Central Coast. The Washington-based supermarket chain filed Tuesday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Chapter 11 bankruptcy would allow the company to reorganize its business... (Continue reading)