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Sheriff says overdose killed jail inmate

Written on 25 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department said the third man to expire while in custody this year died from an acute heroin overdose. On May 30, Timothy Richard Janowicz, 29, was found dead on his bunk at the San... (Continue reading)

SLO residents sue Cal Poly over dorm plan

Written on 25 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

A group of San Luis Obispo residents has sued the California Statue University Board of Trustees over Cal Poly’s plan to construct a dormitory next to a residential neighborhood. The residents, who have dubbed themselves the Alliance of SLO Neighborhoods,... (Continue reading)

Water district bill vote process altered

Written on 24 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A controversial proposal to form a managing water district for the Paso Robles groundwater basin passed a Senate committee Tuesday with significant amendments. Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian (R-San Luis Obispo) agreed to the changes to his bill, AB... (Continue reading)

Sex trafficking bust saves 27 California minors

Written on 24 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

A nationwide crackdown on sex trafficking rescued 27 California minors from forced prostitution last week. Federal agents working with local law enforcement officers conducted a week-long bust on sex traffickers. They arrested 281 pimps nationwide and 38 in California, according... (Continue reading)

Men wounded in near simultaneous Santa Maria shootings

Written on 24 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Two shootings occurred within minutes of each other early Sunday morning in Santa Maria. [KSBY] Police officers responded to the first shooting in the 200 block of West Rocschelle Lane just after 1 a.m. They found that 18-year-old Jesus Marguez... (Continue reading)

SLO County jobless rate lowest since 2008

Written on 24 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

With 5 percent unemployment, San Luis Obispo County is now tied for sixth out of 58 California counties for lower numbers of unemployed workers, according to a report by the California Employment Development Department. In California, Marin County is ranked... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission granted power to impose fines

Written on 23 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

When California Governor Jerry Brown signed the state budget into law Friday, he also granted a new power to the California Coastal Commission. [Sacramento Bee] A provision included in the state budget allows the Coastal Commission to fine property owners... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach property owners may foot bill for road repair

Written on 23 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

The Grover Beach City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss placing a bond measure on the November ballot to fund street repairs. City staff is recommending an initiative to issue a bond ranging from $27 million to... (Continue reading)

Coast Guard rescues five rowers off SLO County coast

Written on 23 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five rowers struggling to survive ocean currents west of San Luis Obispo County over the weekend. The rowers were participating in a race from Monterey to Honolulu, but had to call its quits early on... (Continue reading)

Picketers protest cost of Vandenberg missile launch

Written on 23 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A group of people upset about the high cost of the United States’ ground-based missile defense program protested this weekend at Vandenberg Air Force Base. [KSBY] Launched in 2004 by the George W Bush administration, the program has already cost... (Continue reading)