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Unmanned vehicle crashes into bus stop

Written on 27 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

An unmanned car crashed into a bus stop at the corner of Grand Avenue and Abbott Street in San Luis Obispo shortly before 1 a.m. today. The improperly secured Mitsubishi Eclipse rolled off a flatbed truck onto Highway 101, took... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo vandals storm Christmas

Written on 27 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

On the morning of Christmas Eve, vandals broke into Santa’s House in the San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza and disfigured the interior. [KSBY] The small red and white house had a broken door, a Christmas tree on the floor and... (Continue reading)

Apology from Supervisor Adam Hill

Written on 22 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION By SAN LUIS OBISPO SUPERVISOR ADAM HILL The Tribune was right in strongly admonishing me for my over-the-top attack on Bill Thoma, for which I apologize to Bill, his family and friends, and all those who have worked so... (Continue reading)

Hill rationalizes verbal assault on Thoma

Written on 21 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 52 comments

(EDITOR’S NOTE: On Friday, Adam Hill distributed an email apologizing for his attack on Bill Thoma, promising to be more civil in the future in his dealings with the public. That was preceded by CalCoastNews’ publication of this rambling self-justification... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into San Luis Obispo liquor store

Written on 21 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A driver crashed into the building of Laurel Lane Liquors Thursday morning in San Luis Obispo, destroying many wine bottles. [Tribune] The driver allegedly ran a stop sign on Augusta Street at Laurel Lane around 10:15 a.m. The car drove... (Continue reading)

Hill hammers Thoma for homeless questions

Written on 20 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 62 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A San Luis Obispo County supervisor lashed out Wednesday at a local business owner for posing questions about a proposed homeless facility and seeking more detailed information from the facility’s planners. In a disparaging email, District Three’s... (Continue reading)

SLO coffee shop facing legal pressure from music industry

Written on 19 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

Two music-licensing firms with clients ranging from Lady Gaga to Jay-Z have taken interest in acts performed by amateurs at a San Luis Obispo coffee lounge — which has put an end to “open mic night.” Representatives of Broadcast Music... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo facing more bank employee layoffs

Written on 16 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

PacWest’s proposed purchase of First California Bank is slated to result in the closure of one branch in San Luis Obispo and more banking sector job losses. PacWest Bancorp recently signed an agreement to purchase First California Financial Group for... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man killed on Highway 101

Written on 12 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 25-year-old Nipomo man died in a car crash on Highway 101 Tuesday in south San Luis Obispo. The Ford Ranger driven by Bryden Reid collided with a semi truck around 4:30 p.m. just north of the Higuera exit. The... (Continue reading)

Man dies after car hits pedestrians in Cayucos

Written on 10 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

An 87-year-old man died after a car crashed into her while she was crossing the street Saturday evening in Cayucos. [KCOY] A northbound car collided with two pedestrians crossing Ocean Avenue near 7th Street around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the California... (Continue reading)