Home  »  Archives

January, 2013

Paso Robles settles excessive force lawsuit

Written on 19 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Paso Robles city officials agreed to award a woman who suffered burns to her arms during a 2010 shop-lifting arrest $50,000. In the lawsuit filed in July, Rodi Bragg accused the city administration and the police department of having inadequate... (Continue reading)

Gibson admits girlfriend back in his office

Written on 18 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 92 comments

For the second time in several months, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson has made an announcement about his long-term affair with his administrative assistant on a Friday afternoon leading into a holiday weekend. A little more than a... (Continue reading)

ASH assaults continue in new year

Written on 18 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Patients have injured seven employees at Atascadero State Hospital in the first two weeks of 2013. [Tribune] An attack Monday resulted in employees suffering scratches, bruises and muscle strains. A police officer also sustained an injury in the patient assault... (Continue reading)

SLO residents upset over gun violence against coyote

Written on 18 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 59 comments

The death of a coyote near Perfumo Canyon Road in San Luis Obispo has spurred an investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. [KCOY] An unseen person shot the coyote Tuesday morning that was part of a pack... (Continue reading)

SLO Fresh Market closing

Written on 18 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

After more than 50 years in business, SLO Fresh Market on Laurel Lane is closing. [KSBY] In about 45 days, the neighborhood market is slated to close its doors leaving 13 people, including one who has been employed there for... (Continue reading)

SLO loses another battle in its fight against the homeless

Written on 17 Jan, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Charles Crandall awarded the two lawyers who sued the city for unconstitutional treatment of the homeless $133,880 for costs and legal fees on Thursday. Laws permit attorneys who undertake cases... (Continue reading)

Sheriff deputy assault was family affair

Written on 17 Jan, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 38 comments

By KAREN VELIE Driving from a celebration at a local church, donning a dress shirt and tie, a 5 foot 3 inch Nipomo man was not worried when a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputy pulled behind the car he... (Continue reading)

Movie review: Gangster Squad

Written on 17 Jan, 2013 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By MIRANDA FORESMAN Gangster Squad had potential. Not the blow-you-out-of-your-seats potential, and certainly not summer-blockbuster potential, but maybe future-cult-favorite potential. That potential was as unrealized as an unlit match. Looks pretty, but does not get the job done. The cast... (Continue reading)

Medical pot case postponed

Written on 17 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A medical cannabis delivery driver arrested last week in Oceano now has been charged with felonies by the district attorney, and his arraignment postponed from today to Jan. 22. Chance Simmons faces charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana... (Continue reading)

Turn in AK-47 Bandit and cash in

Written on 17 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for a tip that leads to the conviction of the AK-47 Bandit. A man carrying a rifle similar to an Ak-47 robbed a bank in Chino in February and shot a police officer,... (Continue reading)