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May, 2013

Motorcycle crash near San Miguel sends two to hospital

Written on 28 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A motorcycle crash Monday near San Miguel threw two Monterey County residents off their bike, causing each to suffer major injuries. [KSBY] Monterey resident Donald Perry was driving a Harley Davidson southbound on Highway 101 around 10:30 a.m. Monday when... (Continue reading)

White Fire forces over 2,000 campers to evacuate

Written on 28 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies told between 2,000 to 3,000 campers they had to change their Memorial Day weekend plans and evacuate campgrounds in the Los Padres National Forest because of a wildfire. The wind-fueled White Fire, which is burning... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly baseball squad makes NCAA tournament

Written on 27 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

For the second time in program history, the Cal Poly baseball team will appear in the Division 1 NCAA tournament. The Mustangs finished the regular season 39-17 and landed a spot in the field of 64 at the Los Angeles... (Continue reading)

Friends of Oceano Dunes appeals judge’s ruling

Written on 27 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

The legal battle over the controversial San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control Disctict dust rule will continue in an appellate court. San Francisco attorney Thomas Roth has filed an appeal on behalf of Friends of Oceano Dunes over San... (Continue reading)

Debate rages over California’s budget surplus

Written on 26 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

After years of battling over state budget deficits and spending cuts, California lawmakers are now arguing over how the state should deal with an unexpected surplus. [NewYorkTimes] The Legislature’s independent financial analyst estimates the surplus at about $4.4 billion while... (Continue reading)

Man wearing a wig robs San Luis Obispo bank

Written on 26 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo police are searching for a man who robbed the Chase Bank on the 400 block of Madonna Road at about 2 p.m. on Saturday. The lone male passed a note to a teller indicating he had a... (Continue reading)

Letter to the editor: Christianson supports a vibrant downtown

Written on 25 May, 2013 in Featured, Opinion | 52 comments

By DAVID BRODIE I, David Brodie, as a downtown urban designer, feel I must take a stand on the following issue. The success of our downtown is largely dependent on its character and vitality. If there is no character and... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man arrested for murdering neighbor

Written on 25 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Police arrested an Atascadero man on Saturday for allegedly killing his 52-year-old neighbor on Wednesday. Mark Alan Andrews, 49, is under arrest for allegedly shooting Colleen Barga-Milbury at close range near the front door of her residence. There is no... (Continue reading)

Survey avoided hard questions

Written on 24 May, 2013 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER The recent telephone survey gauging the impacts of County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s long-term affair with his legislative assistant Cherie Aispuro also asked participants their ranking of importance on county issues.  Protecting its clean air, the plastic... (Continue reading)

Atascadero homicide victim identified

Written on 24 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Atascadero Police Department has identified the victim of a shooting death Wednesday as 52-year-old Colleen Maria Barga-Milbury. A suspect shot and killed Barga-Milbury at her Atascadero residence in the 4300 block of Tranquilla Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police... (Continue reading)