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September, 2010

Seclusion, restraints and screams marked man’s final hours at psychiatric unit

Written on 22 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

After hours of screaming, Cliff Detty wasn’t breathing. His chest lay still beneath the restraint that held it down. His limbs, also strapped down, stopped thrashing. Under the clinical lights of the room in which he was placed for observation,... (Continue reading)

Parkinson declines to debate on KVEC

Written on 22 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 45 comments

After considering the invitation for two weeks, Sheriff’s candidate Ian Parkinson has decided not to debate opponent Joe Cortez on KVEC radio. KVEC news director King Harris had been attempting to bring the two candidates together for a forum on... (Continue reading)

Body found in Oceano surf

Written on 21 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

A body was found in the surf at Oceano Dunes State Park shortly before 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Ven Hsao Hsiao’s family reported that he went missing while fishing in Guadalupe. Hsiao was the owner of the Combo Express restaurant... (Continue reading)

While son struggled with mental illness, father fought his own battle

Written on 21 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

Just before 4 a.m., Rich Detty heard a knock. The Santa Maria man opened his front door and was surprised to see a Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputy standing there. Detty assumed the officer was trying to find his son,... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Writers’ Conference, event photos

Written on 21 Sep, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The 26th Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College was an exciting adventure into the world of accomplished authors, agents and publishers. Keynote speaker Nathan Bransford, an agent based out of San Francisco, helped make this years event the... (Continue reading)

Eight City of Bell officials arrested

Written on 21 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 14 comments

Police arrested at least eight city of Bell officials Tuesday morning and the Los Angeles County District Attorney announced that criminal charges are pending. [LA Times] Former City Manager Robert Rizzo, whose high salary sparked the outrage that led to... (Continue reading)

Undersheriff’s drunk driving charges dropped

Written on 20 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 comments

A judge dismissed drunken driving charges against San Luis Obispo County Undersheriff Steve Bolts on Monday because a retest of his blood showed Bolts has a blood alcohol level of 0.07 percent, which is under the legal limit. [KSBY] Atascadero... (Continue reading)

Teenage rape suspect arrested in San Luis Obispo

Written on 20 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

A 15-year-old has been arrested for the Saturday night sexual assault of a woman in San Luis Obispo, police said. The unnamed teenager entered the 19-year-old woman’s residence on the 1100 block of Murray Street, held her against her will... (Continue reading)

L.A. Times spanks PG&E over safety

Written on 19 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

One has to wonder how much advertising PG&E will be doing in the future with the Los Angeles Times after business columnist Michael Hiltzik delivered a scathing attack on the California corporation in Sunday’s paper. [LA Times] “It’s not premature... (Continue reading)

Randy Quaid busted for squatting

Written on 19 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s deputies arrested Randy and Evi Quaid for squatting at a home they used to own in Montecito on the 1300 block of East Mountain Drive on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s department. A representative of the property... (Continue reading)