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February, 2014

Nipomo residents attack arsonist

Written on 14 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

A 35-year-old man accused of arson and vandalism was injured when a person attempted to stop him from vandalizing homes in Nipomo by hitting him with a 2×4 piece of wood. Jacob Bernerd, 35, of Nipomo suffered a skull fracture... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man arrested for assaulting girlfriend

Written on 14 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a 21-year-old man Wednesday evening after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend by beating her in the head with a deadly weapon, police said. At 8:18 p.m., police officers responded to a report of a woman... (Continue reading)

Water district supporters criticize POWR and PR-WIN

Written on 13 Feb, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by JERRY REAUGH and SUE LUFT We urge the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors to approve the Legislative Platform Policy Statement on February 18, supporting special legislation that would advance the process to create an independent water... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach apartment fire sends two to hospital

Written on 13 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs | No comments

Two individuals inhaled smoke and ended up in a local hospital after a fire broke out in a Pismo Beach apartment Tuesday evening. The fire occurred around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a second floor bedroom of an apartment in the... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Valentine stories, video

Written on 13 Feb, 2014 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Love is in the air and romance is blooming around the Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo. But with love and romance comes those dreaded, embarrassing and downright awkward moments. Follow CCN on Facebook for updates on upcoming videos.... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Greek parties enter near-alcohol prohibition

Written on 13 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Hard alcohol, kegs, beer bongs, shots, pitchers and drinking games are all banned at Cal Poly fraternity and sorority parties, according to a university policy adopted Wednesday that took effect immediately. Last month, Cal Poly administrators place all fraternities and... (Continue reading)

Cake thief identified through Facebook

Written on 13 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

A Morro Bay man who snatched a chocolate cake from the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo was identified after the restaurant personnel placed a video of the theft on Facebook. A Facebook user identified the cake thief as Shea... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man accused of impersonating an officer

Written on 13 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A former Arroyo Grande police officer and a U.S. Forest Service ranger were indicted for allegedly utilizing federal owned equipment to impersonate an officer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles has charged the men with three felonies alleging the... (Continue reading)

Man on the run in Santa Maria area

Written on 12 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Law enforcement officers are searching for a man who fled Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives Tuesday evening. [KSBY] Daniel Arbayo Gil, 29, is a gang member and may be armed. Gil fled from authorities around 5 p.m. Tuesday in the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles murder suspect shot victim 10 times

Written on 12 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Paso Robles man charged with murdering his mother’s boyfriend shot the victim at least 10 times, according to court records filed by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. [Tribune] John Steven Danner, 23, shot and killed Billy Don... (Continue reading)