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Cyclist’s family sues over fatal crash

Written on 27 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The family of a San Luis Obispo man who died after crashing his bicycle into a Toyoto Tundra in 2012 is suing the driver of the Tundra and the winery he was working for, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.... (Continue reading)

Train rolls into the Mid-State Fair

Written on 26 Jul, 2014 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By COLIN JONES I know it’s a cliché but nothing says summer like a warm, windless night in Chumash Arena at the Paso Robles Fairgrounds. Throw in some party rock, cute cowgirls (and cowboys), plenty of adult beverages and your... (Continue reading)

Leland Yee charged with selling votes

Written on 26 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

A federal grand jury handed down another racketeering indictment against state Sen. Leland Yee on Friday, this one says he was part of an organized crime operation in which he sold legislative votes and influence for piles of money. [Mercury... (Continue reading)

Police investigating suspicious death

Written on 26 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

San Luis Obispo police are investigating the recent death of a man at the Silver City Mobile Home Park on South Higuera Street. Early Friday morning, the man’s neighbors called police to report they hadn’t seen him for two days... (Continue reading)

Excelaron Loses oil exploration appeal

Written on 25 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Excelaron lost its appeal of a local judge’s ruling that its $6.24 billion suit could be dismissed because it was not served on the defendant within a 90-day deadline. In its suit, Excelaron, argued that San Luis Obispo County officials... (Continue reading)

Cambria water rates could double

Written on 25 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Cambria water rates could soon double if the community moves forward with an $8.8 million emergency water supply project. [Tribune] After a protest failed Thursday night, the Cambria Community Services District board voted unanimously to approve a major rate hike.... (Continue reading)

Fire breaks out by Oceano Dunes

Written on 25 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A fire broke out close to the Oceano Dunes around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. [KEYT] The blaze occurred in an area of brush in the 300 block of Pier Avenue. Cal Fire and Five Cities firefighters responded and extinguished the flames... (Continue reading)

Here’s a vote for public comment

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 71 comments

OPINION By DANIEL BLACKBURN As a general rule, there’s nothing in New Times’ Shredder column that’s worth reading, much less commenting on. Also, as a general rule, I don’t resort to name-calling in my writing. But to outlaws like me,... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach science center closes after employee arrested for embezzlement

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A Grover Beach nonprofit has opted to temporarily close its science center after police arrested a former employee for forging checks and embezzling funds. [Tribune] Arroyo Grande resident Stacy Halvorsen, 40, is accused of forging two checks — one for... (Continue reading)

Atascadero teen facing arson charges

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Atascadero fire investigators have determined a 14-year-old boy started two vegetation fires near Atascadero Lake Park on July 18. Shortly after 2 p.m., firefighters extinguished a grass fire on the 9100 block of Morro Road. While they were battling that... (Continue reading)