Home » Archives
Sheriff finds gunman guarding marijuana grove
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a gunman they found guarding a marijuana grove in rural Simmler near Clayton Road on Thursday morning. Serving a search warrant, deputies in bullet resistant vests came upon the grove and discovered Luis... (Continue reading)
Day with Creative Women 2010, event photos
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment
The creativity of women, who they are and what makes them unique was celebrated at a Day with Creative Women 2010 on Saturday at the Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. The event, with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Community Center... (Continue reading)
Neighbors’ complaints shut down green waste recycling
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 50 comments
A battle over the smell of freshly ground greens has escalated to the point where most of San Luis Obispo County’s green waste composting will be eliminated, raising serious questions about the fate of the Cold Canyon Landfill. On Sept. 1,... (Continue reading)
Law targets adults who give alcohol to minors
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that adds California to the list of states in which adults can be held legally responsible for knowing allowing minors to drink in their homes. If an alcohol related accident is found to be... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo fire chief dies of a heart attack
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments
John Callahan, a well-liked San Luis Obispo fire chief, died Wednesday night of a massive coronary. He collapsed while playing softball at Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo, sources said. He was transported to a local hospital, where he... (Continue reading)
Connected firms reap big contracts in Atascadero
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 20 comments
Consultants connected to Atascadero City Manager Wade McKinney have profited handsomely from consulting and bond work for the North County city. Contracts for the work have often gone to consultants listed as associates of McKinney, according to data available through the... (Continue reading)
Dr. Laura to quit radio show amid controversy
Written on 17 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 30 comments
Dr. Laura Schlessinger, a talk radio fixture for three decades, announced Tuesday that she will quit her syndicated program at the end of the year. [LA Times] Schlessinger, who goes by the name “Dr. Laura,” on her show, said on... (Continue reading)
Senator Sam!
Written on 17 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments
Republican Sam Blakeslee will be the next state Senator from the five counties that comprise District 15. Blakeslee, currently a state Assemblyman from San Luis Obispo led the vote count throughout the evening in pretty much of a repeat performance... (Continue reading)
Bathroom key thief assaults clerk
Written on 16 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 11 comments
A man attempting to leave a gas station with a restroom key became violent when a clerk demanded that he return the facility key, on Sunday shortly after 9 p.m. [KSBW] At the Shell Station on Main Street in Salinas,... (Continue reading)
Fatal motorcycle accident near Santa Margarita
Written on 16 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments
A 32-year-old Kerman man died Sunday evening after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a guard rail on Highway 101 near Tassajara Creek Road just south of Santa Margarita at about 7 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.... (Continue reading)