2012

Four chihuahuas missing, Nipomo man arrested

San Luis Obispo Sheriff deputies are searching for four chihuahuas that they unintentionally let loose in Nipomo during a suspect pursuit Tuesday evening. Shortly after 10 p.m., a deputy attempted to pull over Ruben Rivera, 28, for a traffic violation... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo facing millions in environment fines

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo is facing millions of dollars in fines by state and federal agencies investigating the illegal dumping of toxic wastes by city employees and failure to follow environmental regulations. If the fines are levied, city... (Continue reading)

SLO council candidates partake in candlelight vigil for the homeless

As the San Luis Obispo City Council held its final meeting before the Nov. 6 election day, a candlelight vigil for the city’s homeless population took place outside. A group of San Luis Obispo citizens who oppose the city’s ongoing... (Continue reading)

Wealthy don’t flee from higher taxes

Do rising state taxes really cause millionaires to trundle off to more friendly fiscal environs? Apparently not, according to the findings of two sociologists who will be presenting their findings to lawmakers, lobbyists, reporters and others in a Sacramento appearance... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Police officers’ fight for public safety

STATEMENT By THE PASO ROBLES POLICE OFFICER ASSOCIATION The purpose of this media release is to express The Paso Robles Police Officers’ Association’s (PRPOA) disagreement with the action the city has recently taken involving the rehiring of a retired Sergeant... (Continue reading)

California asks two Central Coast taxpayers to pay up

California is trying to shame 500 businesses and people into paying their delinquent taxes, including two individuals from the Central Coast who combined owe more than $680,000. As part of its collection tactic, the state posted its annual list last... (Continue reading)

Man celebrating birthday in Cayucos found dead on beach

A Merced man visiting Cayucos with his wife for his 68th birthday did not survive the celebration. [KCOY] People walking along the beach Tuesday morning discovered the body of David Woodruff, whom his wife had reported missing an hour earlier.... (Continue reading)

California Photo Festival 2012, event photos

The third annual Click! California Photo Festival is the largest photography event on the Central Coast. More than 200 photography buffs attended the five-day event that included more than 170 classes, workshops, seminars, countywide photo shoots and networking events. If... (Continue reading)

Candidates and campaigns congregating at Cuesta

A barrage of political candidates and campaigns will appear at Cuesta College this week. Associated Students of Cuesta College will hold two election forums: one today at the San Luis Obispo campus and another Thursday at the Paso Robles campus.... (Continue reading)

Lawmaker suggests shooting officials

Asserting that California government officials are not good tax stewards, a Republican candidate has suggested they “should be shot” for their failings. [Sacramento Bee] One-term Assemblyman Mike Morrell is locked in a battle with Democrat Russ Warner for the 40th... (Continue reading)