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SLO High grad shines in Indy 500 trials

Written on 21 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Townsend Bell, a 41-year-old San Luis Obispo High School grad, was the fastest Saturday in initial qualifying rounds for the Indy 500. By the end of the day, Bell finished fifth securing him a very good shot for a pole... (Continue reading)

SLO County golf course running a $500,000 deficit

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

The recent drought coupled with state prison realignment is causing the Dairy Creek Golf Course at El Chorro Regional Park to turn brown. But, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is planning on injecting cash into the course... (Continue reading)

Point man in Cal Poly frat robbery takes plea deal

Written on 12 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A former Cal Poly football player faces a minimum sentence of 4.5 years in prison for trying to rob a San Luis Obispo fraternity house at gunpoint. The former wide receiver pleaded no contest to several felonies on Wednesday. Cameron... (Continue reading)

Banished superfan returns to SLO in new colors

Written on 8 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two years after bringing UC Irvine banners, costumes and masks to San Luis Obispo, superfan Keith Franklin is returning to Baggett Stadium to cheer on Irvine’s biggest rival. Franklin, 51, is now an avowed “anarchist” and a... (Continue reading)

Five Cities team wins Western States Championship

Written on 23 Mar, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The Five Cities under 10 boys AYSO All Stars soccer team had a historical win at the 2016 AYSO Western States Championships in Bullhead City, Arizona on Sunday. For the first time, a Five Cities team has won the Western... (Continue reading)

Sports Authority closing SLO store

Written on 3 Mar, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

By JOHN LINDT The Sports Authority chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday after missing a $20 million interest payment earlier this year. The sporting goods retailer plans to close 140 of its 463 store including its store on Madonna... (Continue reading)

Templeton Tennis Ranch welcomes new coach

Written on 31 Jan, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

For the tennis player looking to take their game to the next level, a trip to the Templeton Tennis Ranch is a must. The tennis club recently recruited world renowned tennis coach Svetlana Krivencheva. Great tennis coaches help bring their... (Continue reading)

Injured Templeton football player returns home

Written on 23 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Injured Templeton High School football player Isaac Lindsey returned home Tuesday more than three months after suffering a brain injury. He received a police escort as his car traveled down Templeton’s Main Street. Lindsey suffered a brain injury during a... (Continue reading)

4 fabulous last minute gift ideas

Written on 20 Dec, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Is procrastination your middle name? If you haven’t started your holiday shopping, and the thought of battling department store crowds is giving you nightmares, one of the following unique local gifts is sure to please. And each can be picked... (Continue reading)

Atascadero vs St. Joseph football, game photos

Written on 15 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

St. Joseph Knights won Friday’s nights football playoff game against the  Atascadero Greyhounds by a score of 26-16, in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Northern Division playoffs. Photographer Richard Bastian watched as multiple players suffered injuries during the... (Continue reading)