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Battle takes shape over SLO sales tax renewal

Written on 7 Aug, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo city sales tax initiative has a new name, and campaigns have kicked off both for and against the measure. Previously known as Measure Y, San Luis Obispo’s half-cent sales tax has taken on... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man charged with stalking

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

Paso Robles police arrested a 34-year-old man who allegedly stalked his ex-wife and attempted to run her off the road on Tuesday evening. After allegedly stalking her throughout the day and harassing her with text messages, Ernesto Flores Duarte began... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles water rights group files amended complaint

Written on 6 Aug, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 32 comments

OPINION By Protect Our Water Rights Concerns over sweeping changes to private property rights has brought tremendous support from the rural community for the Protect Our Water Rights (POWR) Quiet Title Action. The group filed an amended complaint July 31... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man receives home detention for impersonating officer

Written on 6 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An Arroyo Grande man convicted of impersonating a U.S. forest ranger received a home detention sentence Monday and a $10,000 fine. [Tribune] Prosecutors accused Larry Cooper, a former Arroyo Grande police officer, of using a government vehicle to patrol a... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teacher arraigned in molestation case

Written on 6 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The Paso Robles High School teacher arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday on eight counts. The eight counts filed against Jeremy Monn, 31, include unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor,... (Continue reading)

Marijuana delivery services to remain in Paso Robles

Written on 6 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The Paso Robles City Council has opted to let medical marijuana dispensaries to continue operating within the city. Last month, the council deadlocked 2-2 on a vote to ban marijuana delivery services. Councilman John Hamon was absent from the meeting.... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay police catch graffiti artists

Written on 5 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Morro Bay police arrested an 18-year-old and a juvenile accomplice Saturday for creating graffiti. Around noon, witnesses reported a tagging that just took place in the 200 block of Atascadero Road. Police then located the two suspects with the help... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teen busted with black tar heroin

Written on 5 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Paso Robles police detectives arrested a 17-year-old male Friday who is accused of selling black tar heroin. Police Special Enforcement Team detectives stopped a vehicle shortly before 5 p.m. for a mechanical violation. The detectives determined that the teen did... (Continue reading)

Stabbing suspect turns himself in to police

Written on 5 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Shortly after San Luis Obispo police announced on Monday that they were searching for a man who allegedly stabbed another man Sunday evening, the suspect walked into the police station and surrendered. After, Geffery Stephenson, 19, stabbed a man he... (Continue reading)

Moriarty takes 5-year prison sentence

Written on 4 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

Grover Beach financier Al Moriarty has agreed to a plea deal in a multi-million dollar financial fraud case that will place him behind bars for five years. Moriarty, 81, owned and operated Moriarty Enterprises in Grover Beach from 2007 to... (Continue reading)