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Final arguments heard in firefighter fighting case

Written on 25 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 36 comments

The fate of San Luis Obispo firefighter John Ryan Mason now rests in the hands of the jury. Defense attorney Chris Casciola and Deputy District Attorney Kristy Imel delivered their closing arguments before a crowded courtroom Monday in the felony... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Writers’ Conference kick off, event photos

Written on 25 Sep, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The 28th Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College was an exciting adventure into the world of accomplished authors, agents and eBook publishing. If you would like to buy a high-resolution print of any of these photos, aside from... (Continue reading)

Full-body scanners to stay at SLO airport despite possible risks

Written on 24 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Despite growing privacy and safety concerns over airport body scanners, the Transportation Security Administration has no plans to replace the existing devices at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. The TSA awarded two contracts last week as part of a... (Continue reading)

San Miguel man stabs party crasher

Written on 24 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A San Miguel man allegedly stabbed an aggressive party crasher on Monday night,San Luis Obispo Sheriff officials said. During a party for 19-year-old Benjamin Dealba, who was slated to leave for the Air Force the following day, Jon Richard Dacy,... (Continue reading)

Search launched for missing San Miguel man

Written on 24 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

UPDATE: The man missing from San Miguel was found safe at approximately 7 p.m. Monday on a remote hillside about a half mile from his residence. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies are searching for a 52-year-old San Miguel man... (Continue reading)

Driver dies in Highway 46 collision

Written on 24 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A 50-year-old man from Kettleman City died late Sunday night in a crash on Highway 46. Eric Wellington, 32, of Marysville, reportedly drove a Ford Expedition across the center yellow line just before midnight, clipping the front left of a... (Continue reading)

Gary Lee, king of Paso Robles’ porn world

Written on 24 Sep, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN PART ONE: Naughty girls next door Gary Lee knows there are a lot of wild women in north San Luis Obispo County, and he’s got the pictures to prove it. Thousands of photographs. High-definition video. Many of... (Continue reading)

Firefighter trial attendee threatens district attorney

Written on 24 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

In an unusual twist, Superior Court Judge Michael Duffy warned attendees at firefighter John Ryan Mason’s trial on Friday that he would not tolerate threats aimed at the prosecuting attorney. Mason is on trial for an alleged felony assault stemming... (Continue reading)

Jerry Jones seeks Paso Robles council seat

Written on 21 Sep, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN With an eye on greater transparency in City Hall, longtime resident Jerry Jones filed Friday as a write-in candidate for Paso Robles city council. He joins two other challengers, Jim Reed and Steve Martin, in the quest... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo rewarding dubious behavior

Written on 21 Sep, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 68 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo city officials and management staff have selected several individuals for promotions, awards and high-dollar contracts who are currently under fire for either alleged criminal activities or anger management issues. City manager Katie Lichtig recently... (Continue reading)