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Pedestrian struck and killed in apparent suicide in SLO

Written on 28 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

In an incident suspected to be a suicide, a 50-year-old man died after being struck by a car on Los Osos Valley Road in San Luis Obispo Thursday night. [KSBY] Shortly before 8 p.m., the man was walking close to... (Continue reading)

Mindbody CEO says no layoffs, company will stay in SLO after sale

Written on 28 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The CEO of San Luis Obispo-based software company Mindbody has said the tech firm’s headquarter will remain in SLO after it is acquired by a San Francisco-based private equity firm. [Cal Coast Times] In an email to Mindbody employees, CEO... (Continue reading)

Body of CMC psychologist found in San Luis Obispo

Written on 27 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The San Luis Obispo Police Department has identified a body found in a car parked the area of Granada Drive and Empleo Street as a missing 49-year-old man who works as a clinical psychologist at the California Men’s Colony. [Cal... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo based Mindbody to sell for $1.9 billion

Written on 24 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

San Luis Obispo-based software company Mindbody announced Monday it has entered into a merger deal in which it will sell to a private equity firm for $1.9 billion. [Cal Coast Times] Mindbody is a publicly traded company that sells software... (Continue reading)

Thief snatches wallet in SLO, spends $4,300 on stolen credit card

Written on 24 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

San Luis Obispo police are trying to identify a man who snatched a wallet from a woman’s purse, then made a $4,300 purchase using the victim’s credit card. [Cal Coast Times] The suspect, who is pictured in surveillance photos police... (Continue reading)

Masked man robs San Luis Obispo Rite Aid

Written on 19 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A masked robber stole cash and a stereo speaker from a San Luis Obispo Rite Aid Tuesday night, then evaded captured, according to police. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 9 p.m., the man walked into the Rite-Aid store at 1251... (Continue reading)

SLO County waste management agency spent thousands on luxury items

Written on 17 Dec, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE An agency created to help San Luis Obispo County government entities with recycling reporting requirements, has diverted funds from that mission to purchase luxury items for the benefit of staff and board members. [Cal Coast Times] Over... (Continue reading)

Gap to shut underperforming store in San Luis Obispo

Written on 15 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The Gap company is closing its clothing store in San Luis Obispo at the end of January along with hundreds of other underperforming stores. The Gap store in Santa Barbara is slated to remain open. During the third quarter of... (Continue reading)

Marshalls Jewelers in SLO to close after 129 years in business

Written on 13 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

San Luis Obispo’s oldest store celebrates its 130th and final Christmas with a liquidation sale before closing it doors. Founded in 1889 by Manuel Marshall, Marshalls Jewelers is SLO’s oldest continuously operating store. [Cal Coast Times] Jeff McKeegan, who started working... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man convicted of manslaughter and elder abuse

Written on 12 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A San Luis Obispo jury convicted the owner of the Manse on Marsh of manslaughter and elderly dependent abuse on Tuesday over the 2014 death of a dementia patient who walked away from the assisted living facility and was struck... (Continue reading)