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Cambria is running out of time and money

Written on 15 Sep, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cambria Community Services District has just two and a half months before it will begin operating in the red, according to the district’s latest projections. Cambria is currently strapped for cash as it tries to get... (Continue reading)

Robert’s Restaurant owner selling businesses to employees

Written on 15 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A San Luis Obispo County restaurant owner who was convicted of stealing from a 99-year-old woman is selling his businesses to his employees. [Tribune] Robert Clouston was ordered in June to pay $327,000 in restitution for a scheme he carried... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man dies in ATV crash

Written on 15 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 69-year-old man died after crashing his ATV on his rural Paso Robles property Monday morning. The California Highway Patrol has identified the man as William Schaffer. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Schaffer was driving a Kubota ATV, which... (Continue reading)

Former Tribune columnist Bill Morem dead at 63

Written on 15 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

William F. Morem, formerly a longtime reporter, editor and columnist for The San Luis Obispo Tribune, died at 63. [Tribune] Sheriff’s personnel found Morem dead inside his Los Osos home Monday. The U.S. Postal Service asked the sheriff’s office to... (Continue reading)

Dangerous chemicals left on Atascadero school playground

Written on 15 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The object left on the San Gabriel Elementary School playground Friday contained dangerous chemicals, according to an Atascadero Unified School District press release. The elementary school has been closed indefinitely as law enforcement agencies look into multiple threats made late... (Continue reading)

Democrat to challenge Arnold in District 5 race

Written on 14 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

A Pozo rancher has announced he will challenge San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Debbie Arnold, also a Pozo farmer, for the District 5 seat on the board of supervisors. Eric Michielssen, currently an organic farmer, announced his candidacy during a... (Continue reading)

California ban on kangaroo imports returns

Written on 14 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A California ban on the import of kangaroo parts will return next year after an eight-year hiatus. [Guardian] The trade of kangaroo parts currently comprises a $200 million industry in California. Kangaroo skins are used to make some shoes and... (Continue reading)

Marijuana and assisted suicide bills go to California governor

Written on 14 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A series of medical marijuana regulations passed both houses of the California Legislature just prior to a midnight deadline, and a bill that would legalize assisted suicide also moved on to the governor’s desk Friday. Friday marked the final day... (Continue reading)

San Gabriel Elementary School remains closed

Written on 13 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

San Gabriel Elementary School in Atascadero remains closed indefinitely as investigators continue to look into threatening letters and a suspicious object left on the school grounds between the end of the school day on Thursday and Friday morning. Classes for... (Continue reading)

Good Samaritans come to officer’s aid in Lompoc

Written on 13 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department is crediting two men for coming to the aid of a deputy who was being attacked by a drunken suspect last week. On Monday, the deputy responded to a request to remove a “belligerent... (Continue reading)