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Man who fell overboard in Morro Bay identified

Written on 10 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Morro Bay police have identified San Luis Obispo resident Tobias Brekke as the 59-year-old man who died shortly after falling off a dinner cruise boat. Around 8 p.m. Friday, Brekke fell overboard while on the Papagallo II dinner cruise in... (Continue reading)

Student struck by car outside Righetti High School

Written on 9 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

An emergency helicopter landed on the Righetti High School football field in Santa Maria Wednesday morning and airlifted an injured pedestrian to the hospital, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The injured pedestrian was a 14-year-old girl who... (Continue reading)

Haggen files for bankruptcy

Written on 9 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

Grocery chain Haggen has filed for bankrupty following a troubled expansion into new locations, including the Central Coast. The Washington-based supermarket chain filed Tuesday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Chapter 11 bankruptcy would allow the company to reorganize its business... (Continue reading)

Woman killed in SLO County crash

Written on 9 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 20-year-old woman died Tuesday evening in a crash that also sparked a brush fire along Highway 166 east of Highway 33 in San Luis Obispo County. Shortly before 6 p.m., the Cuyama woman’s Chevrolet Suburban drifted off the road, went... (Continue reading)

Man accused of sexual assault in SLO bathroom takes plea

Written on 9 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Prosecutors have reached a plea agreement with a man who allegedly lured a developmentally disabled teen into a San Luis Obispo restroom and attempted to rape her. [Tribune] Manuel Reyes Luevano, 48, allegedly forced the 17-year-old girl to perform oral... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach chief’s dishonesty claims rejected again

Written on 8 Sep, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

CORRECTION: The attorney hired to assist on the case against Sonny Lopez does not work for Grover Beach City attorney Martin Koczanowicz’ personal law firm as Lopez and his  had previously asserted.  By KAREN VELIE For the fourth time, an... (Continue reading)

What bills are under consideration in California?

Written on 8 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

California lawmakers have just four days left in this year’s regular session, and more than 300 bills are awaiting action. [LA Times] Bills under consideration include proposals to fight climate change, legalize assisted suicide and increase tobacco and medical marijuana... (Continue reading)

California firefighter, deputy die in alleged murder-suicide

Written on 8 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A Los Angeles County firefighter allegedly shot and killed his wife, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy, and then shot and killed himself Sunday night. [LA Times] James M. Taylor, 35, killed Cecilia Hoschet, 32, inside the couple’s La Canada-Flintridge... (Continue reading)

Propane tanks explode in Paso Robles fire

Written on 8 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A fire broke out in rural Paso Robles Monday night in the 1700 block of Geneseo Road, and when firefighters arrived, they found propane bottles exploding. The blaze destroyed a 1500 square foot garage or shop and power lines were... (Continue reading)

KCOY anchor arrested for DUI, assault

Written on 7 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

Veteran KCOY news anchor Paula Lopez was arrested Sunday evening for driving under the influence and assaulting an officer after she allegedly drove the wrong way on U.S. Highway 101. At about 8 p.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports... (Continue reading)