October, 2015

Mayor Tom O’Malley under fire for anti-Muslim post

By CCN STAFF As the international debate over religious intolerance rages, comments shared by Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley on Facebook have led to criticism and outrage from supporters and opponents. On Sept. 24, O’Malley posted a link to a conspiracy... (Continue reading)

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs new marijuana legislation

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a trio of bills into law Friday that establish statewide rules on the growth, distribution and sale of marijuana. “This new structure will make sure patients have access to medical marijuana, while ensuring a robust tracking... (Continue reading)

Man stabbed in oceano

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies are investigating a Friday afternoon fight in Oceano that left one man with a stab wound and another with facial injuries. Shortly before 3 p.m., the fight broke out near the intersection of 21st... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man target of federal securities investigation

By KAREN VELIE Federal authorities are investigating several companies suspected of involvement in an alleged securities and wire fraud scheme. Some of the companies are owned by a San Luis Obispo man, his wife or his girlfriend, according to public... (Continue reading)

San Miguel man tries to kidnap his girlfriend

A San Miguel man attempted to kidnap his girlfriend early Thursday morning, but the woman fled with a witness who came to her aid, according to the Paso Robles Police Department. Paso Robles police arrested 26-year-old Jose Ayala Martinez after... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande City Council approves Tompkins’ project again

A month after approving a mixed-use project planned by developer Nick Tompkins, the Arroyo Grande City Council again approved the development. [Tribune] Tompkins, the owner of development firm NKT Commercial, is planning to build a high-density housing and mixed use... (Continue reading)

Yanaga receives 40 years to life in prison

A judge has sentenced Paso Robles man Thomas Yanaga to 40 years to life in prison. Yanaga, 53, was convicted last month of second-degree murder in the killing of Atascadero resident Marshall Savoy, 32. Yanaga shot Savoy in March after... (Continue reading)

McCarthy drops out of house speaker race

Republican California Congressman Kevin McCarthy has withdrawn from the race to become speaker of the house despite being the leading candidate for the position. McCarthy made the announcement Thursday shortly before House Republicans were going to vote on their nominee... (Continue reading)

Car crash prompts scrutiny of Santa Barbara chief

Santa Barbara Police Chief Cam Sanchez survived a serious car accident on Highway 101, but the crash has raised questions about the chief’s use of public resources. [KEYT] Last Friday morning, Sanchez was driving a city-owned SUV to Los Angeles... (Continue reading)

Governor approves plan for Isla Vista CSD

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Wednesday that allows for the creation of a community services district in Isla Vista. Assemblyman Das Williams, a Santa Barbara Democrat, authored AB 3 in response to recent sexual assaults, riots and the... (Continue reading)