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February, 2014

California gubernatorial candidates’ war chests

Written on 7 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

California gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari raised nearly $1 million during the first two weeks of his campaign. [MercuryNews] Kashkari, a former U.S. Treasury official, reported Wednesday that he raised $976,000. Donors include several bankers at Goldman Sachs, former Treasury Secretary... (Continue reading)

Person shot and killed in Paso Robles

Written on 7 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

One person is dead and another victim is in the hospital following a shooting in rural Paso Robles early Friday morning. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies are investigating the shooting which occurred on the 700 block of Klau Mine... (Continue reading)

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes San Simeon

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near San Simeon Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake hit 9 miles south southwest of San Simeon at 11:42 a.m. The shallow earthquake occurred 3.5 miles below the earth’s surface. San... (Continue reading)

Los Osos sewer bid award costs residents and local jobs

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Los Osos residents will have to foot a bill for nearly $2 million beyond expected costs and local electrical workers will lose thousands of man-hours because San Luis Obispo County staff recommendations were approved by the board.... (Continue reading)

High speed pursuit suspect hit by a truck

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 39-year-old man who evaded Arroyo Grande police during a high-speed chase on Tuesday was hit by a truck while fleeing San Luis Obispo police on Wednesday. San Luis Obispo police officers discovered Arroyo Grande resident Cameron... (Continue reading)

Did a Morro Bay councilman game the system?

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 94 comments

Morro Bay City Councilman George Leage voted to provide money to an event that he was then paid to cater has caused some to question if he is financially benefiting from his elected position. [NewTimes] On Jan. 11, Leage along... (Continue reading)

North County gang sweep nets three men

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men for gang related crimes in the North County on Wednesday. As part of a two-month investigation into crimes including shooting at vehicles and residences, assaults and property related crimes, deputies served... (Continue reading)

REC Solar sells residential solar division

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo based REC Solar is selling its residential division with plans to focus on commercial clients. Rec Solar employs about 200 people on the Central Coast. Sunrun, a San Francisco based startup which raised about $155 million in... (Continue reading)

SLO Social Seen, Super Bowl Sunday

Written on 5 Feb, 2014 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | 4 comments

Join CalCoastNews’ Lauren Sharabianlou as she celebrates Super Bowl Sunday with Jeff and Jeremy from KZOZ at the BarrelHouse Brewing Company, then stops to check out the Taft Barn and the bar scene in San Luis Obispo before heading to... (Continue reading)

Central Coast DUI attorney accused of wrongdoing

Written on 5 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

  Genis has successfully defended several high-profile DUI cases on the Central Coast including reporter Peter Lance whose case was tossed out because of civil rights violations. The state bar judge noted that Genis zealously defends his clients often for... (Continue reading)