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Cal Poly students injured in roof collapse at party

Written on 7 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Under the weight of at least 40 people, the roof over a garage in San Luis Obispo collapsed injuring eight people, seven of whom were Cal Poly students, early Saturday morning.   Approximately 1,000 people were having an early Saint... (Continue reading)

Californians may vote on cigarette tax hike

Written on 6 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

A coalition of health groups and California lawmakers is proposing an initiative to raise the state tobacco tax by $2 a pack. [LA Times] Democratic Senator Richard Pan has introduced a bill that would send the initiative to California voters.... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College rejects labor deal sought by unions

Written on 6 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The Cuesta College Board of Trustees has unanimously rejected a proposed agreement that would have forced contractors to hire union workers or to pay extra for the use on non-union labor to construct campus renovation projects. In November, San Luis... (Continue reading)

6 delicious dishes you can make with seasonal foods

Written on 6 Mar, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Strawberries and artichokes are two locally grown favorites for March. The following recipes were provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria, both stores are carrying locally grown strawberries and artichokes. 1. Chocolate covered strawberries Adding a... (Continue reading)

Orcutt man offers teens sex, drugs, rock and roll

Written on 6 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A 33-year-old Orcutt man is accused of hosting parties for and having sex with underage girls. [KEYT] Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Matthew Zigan at his home last Friday. Investigators say Zigan threw parties at the house for teenagers... (Continue reading)

Two charges dropped against Pismo Beach woman

Written on 6 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District attorney agreed to drop charges of resisting arrest and battery of a police officer against a Pismo Beach woman as part of a plea deal. Andrea Hansen, 32, agreed to plead guilty to public... (Continue reading)

Man who posted genitalia online, arrested for sex crime

Written on 5 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a 55-year-old man at a local hotel on Wednesday for intent to have sex with a minor. On Tuesday, a concerned citizen informed police of a Craigslist ad that asked “young girls” to meet for... (Continue reading)

Psychologists split over Atascadero killer’s sanity

Written on 5 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Psychologists disagree over whether an Atascadero man was legally sane when he killed his neighbor. [KSBY] Last week, a San Luis Obispo County jury found Mark Andrews, 51, guilty of first degree murder. Andrews shot and killed Colleen Barga-Millbury, 52,... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes dust suit can go to trial

Written on 5 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

A group of Nipomo Mesa residents upset over air pollution have brought forward a lawsuit against the state and county that is worthy of trial, a local judge has ruled. The Mesa Community Alliance is suing California State Parks and... (Continue reading)

Speech disorder camp canceled after dispute with SLO County

Written on 5 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

A summer camp for Central Coast children with speech and language disorders has cancelled its 45th year of operation, following a dispute with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education over a legal issue, according to a news release... (Continue reading)