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Hotelier David Weyrich faces big back taxes bill

David Weyrich, owner of The Carlton Hotel, owes nearly $1 million in back taxes to San Luis Obispo County on his landmark Atascadero property, leaving him a little more than a month to save it before the hotel heads to public auction. 44 minutes ago

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LOCAL NEWS

Water rates in SLO to rise again in July

A 7.5 percent increase will raise the average water bill by $2.67

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STATE

Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action

Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.
STATE

Man found dead from apparent fall at UCLA

Officials at the University of California, Los Angeles say a man was found dead on campus after an apparent fall from a building.
CAMBRIAN SPORTS

Bronco baseball team wins tough playoff game in Sylmar

While the Coast Union High School softball team was losing a playoff game at home against the Contenders from Canoga Park on Tuesday, May 21, the Coast Union baseball team traveled to Sylmar to play the Concordia Cougars in the Broncos second-round CIF playoff game.
CAMBRIAN SPORTS

Lady Bronco softball team bested by Canoga Park Contenders

After dominating the Coast Valley League — winning league with a 10-0 finish — and after Coast Union High School polished off their first CIF Southern Section playoff foe 38-0 last week, they met their match in their second playoff game on Tuesday, May 21.
LOCAL NEWS

Workshop planned for low-income people hoping to buy a home

The county of San Luis Obispo is hosting a class for low-income people interested in buying their first home. Income limits based on home size range between $42,250 for a household of one to $79,600 for a household of eight.
LOCAL NEWS

Howard Mankins, former SLO County supervisor, dies at 86

Howard Mankins, 86, died Sunday after suffering a stroke. He was a former three-term San Luis Obispo County supervisor and Arroyo Grande mayor who had been deeply involved in civic affairs for decades.
STATE

Jodi Arias asks for life term; jury deliberates

Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
STATE

Court strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban

A federal court Tuesday struck down Arizona's ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy absent a medical emergency.
LOCAL NEWS

Emergency planners need public's help with hazard mitigation plan

San Luis Obispo County residents can take an online survey available until May 31 for the purpose of helping local emergency planners assess risks from natural hazards.