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April, 2014

Los Osos group fights high water bills

Written on 30 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

In the past 14 years. Los Osos residents getting their water from the Golden State Water Company (GSEC) has seen an increase in cost of almost 100 percent and now a group of residents are seeking to oust the for-profit... (Continue reading)

Should porn stars wear condoms?

Written on 30 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

A bill that would require adult film actors to wear condoms during production is gaining traction in the California Legislature. [Greenfield Reporter] AB 1576 passed an Assembly committee by a 4-1 vote Tuesday. The bill would mandate condom usage in... (Continue reading)

70-year-old Paso Robles man cops to child molestation charges

Written on 30 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A 70-year-old man, who co-owns the Franklin Hot Springs in Paso Robles, is facing up to 22 years in prison for molesting three children. [Tribune] Paso Robles resident Leonard Ray Franklin pled guilty Tuesday to two counts of continuous sexual... (Continue reading)

Another All That Glitters associate accused of criminal activity

Written on 29 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

At approximately 2:15 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a fire at a residence in the 500 block of Stoneridge Drive. San Luis Obispo Police detectives obtained a search warrant and discovered evidence of a hash oil manufacturing operation. Emergency personnel... (Continue reading)

SLO jury denies release of reality star turned sex offender

Written on 29 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A San Luis Obispo jury decided Monday afternoon to keep a former reality television star in a state hospital lockup. [KSBY] James Hydrick, 55, was once displaying self-proclaimed supernatural powers on the reality television show circuit. But, since 1989, Hydrick... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles home catches fire

Written on 29 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire broke started outside a Paso Robles house Monday morning and spread into the home’s garage. Paso Robles firefighters responded to the blaze around 11:40 a.m. Monday. The fire occurred at a home located at 437 Rose Lane. The... (Continue reading)

Toyota leaving California for Texas

Written on 29 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 49 comments

Toyota Motor Corporation is moving its North American headquarters from California to Texas. [LA Times] The Japanese automaker has long located its sales and marketing headquarters in Southern California. It opened its first U.S. office in Hollywood in 1957 and... (Continue reading)

SLO developer fined by state ethics watchdog

Written on 28 Apr, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 106 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County developer has drawn a fine from the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) for not identifying himself as a major donor to the election campaign of County Supervisor Caren Ray. The FPPC... (Continue reading)

Brief power outage hits SLO, Avila

Written on 28 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

More than 4,000 customers in areas ranging from the San Luis Obispo airport to Avila Beach lost power early Monday morning. [KSBY] Power went out around 5:10 a.m. Monday for approximately 4,070 customers. It returned by 6 a.m. PG&E is... (Continue reading)

SLO garage fire under criminal investigation

Written on 28 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

San Luis Obispo police are investigating suspicious objects that may have caused a garage fire Sunday afternoon. [KSBY] Around 3 p.m. Sunday, a fire broke out in the garage of a home in the 500 block of Stoneridge Drive in... (Continue reading)