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SCAC scheduled to meet Monday night

The South County Advisory Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, in the Nipomo Community Services District meeting room, 148 S. Wilson St., Nipomo.

Council members usual meet the fourth Monday of each month, and meeting agendas can be found online at www.scac.ca.gov.

The council typically discusses land use amendments and traffic projects, and the public may attend and address the council on any issues of concern.

Regular presentations are made by representatives of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department, Cal Fire/County Fire Department, county planning staff, NCSD and the County Parks Commission.

A vacant position exists on the council, and qualified residents of the area may submit applications for appointment. For more information, visit the council’s Web site.

Sunday night party ends with five arrests

A Sunday night party in Nipomo ended in the arrest of three men and two juveniles, including one who was allegedly armed with a handgun, a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said.

A total of seven individuals had been drinking alcoholic beverages behind a residence in the 300 block of Saturn Court around 7:40 p.m. when deputies arrived and discovered several minors among the group, said Sgt. Brian Hascall.

Deputies arrested Alexis Ortiz, 18, of Nipomo, who was allegedly carrying a .357-caliber magnum revolver, Hascall said.

Alfredo Yepez, 19, and a 16-year-old, both of Nipomo, were arrested on outstanding felony warrants, and a 14-year-old of Nipomo was arrested on a violation of probation, he said.

Freddy Ramirez, 20, of Arroyo Grande, who was allegedly carrying brass knuckles, was also arrested, Hascall said.

The remaining individuals were released.

All seven individuals are known gang members, he added.

Fire burns 9 acres near Oceano Dunes

Nine acres of grass burned last Saturday morning at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, a Cal Fire/County Fire Department dispatcher said.

At press time, investigators are trying to determine what started the fire in a grassy area near the dune lakes around 7:40 a.m., said dispatcher Michelle Aguilar.

Fire crews had to hike about a mile from their access point at Mountain View and Halcyon roads, she said.

The fire was contained at 11:10 a.m. No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened.

Cause of Falcon Ridge fire still unknown

The cause of a 7-acre wildfire on a plot of land known as the “Busick tract” behind Falcon Ridge Estates last week may remain unknown.

According to Cal Fire/County Fire Department investigator Andy Andersen, the origin of cause of the fire could not be determined.

Andersen previously said four male juveniles were seen leaving the scene. One witness said he heard popping sounds from the area where the fire originated and saw several male juveniles leaving the scene.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the cause of the fire to call Cal Fire at 547-9331.

Euphrat named assistant director of department

John Euphrat has been named assistant director for the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department.

With 30 years of experience in land-use planning, long-range planning and coastal zone management, Euphrat has adequate experience to fill the position vacated by the retirement of Pat Beck in March, said Victor Holanda, department director.

Euphrat’s work can be seen in and around Avila Beach, which has undergone a transformation in the last five years. He won the State American Planning Association award for the Avila Beach Specific Plan.

Euphrat said his goals will include improving customer service through technology, increasing the use of the department Web site and increasing opportunities for affordable and work-force housing.

Girls’ Night Out to benefit CASA

Meathead Movers, in conjunction with Calago, will put on a fundraising event called Girls’ Night Out on June 25 to benefit the Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County at the restaurant at 450 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

The event will start at 5:30 p.m. and include food, drinks and surprises, with Meatheads dressed in tuxedos providing the service.

Reservations are $50 per person, and tables are available for parties of two or more. For reservations, contact Angela Allen at Meathead Movers at 544-6328.