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Driver crashes car into SLO home

Written on 2 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A man allegedly driving while intoxicated crashed a vehicle into a house in San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon. Brandon Paulson was driving a station wagon northbound on Hollyhock Way around 2 p.m. when he reached a dead-end and failed... (Continue reading)

Ray brings boyfriend into political fray

Written on 1 May, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 86 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County supervisor currently running for election has used her political position to further the career of her boyfriend, in violation of an ethic’s policy. Last October, Governor Jerry Brown appointed... (Continue reading)

Chumash Casino pulls sponsorship of LA Clippers

Written on 1 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The Chumash Casino Board announced Monday it is pulling its sponsorship of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team following racist comments attributed to the team’s owner Donald Sterling. Sterling is alleged to have made negative comments about African Americans while... (Continue reading)

DUI driver sentenced to 6 years

Written on 1 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A 55-year-old Paso Robles woman was sentenced to six years in prison after she received her fourth DUI for driving under the influence of prescription drugs. [Tribune] In 1999, Denise Gafner Mendoza, received her first DUI. Two years later, she... (Continue reading)

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)