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Video shows shark swimming with surfers by Pismo Beach

Written on 11 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A Bakersfield field man captured drone footage of a shark swimming in close proximity to surfers offshore of the Oceano Dunes. [Daily Mail] Dustin McCaslin flew a DJI Phantom 3 drone overhead of surfers Saturday morning. He initially thought that... (Continue reading)

Caltrans needs to go on a staffing diet

Written on 10 Aug, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION By SENATOR JOHN MOORLACH This year, the majority Democratic Party found new ways to spend the $6 billion to $9 billion in additional tax revenue, passing the largest state budget in California history. Funding to fix our roads and... (Continue reading)

Board member should apologize for cursing

Written on 10 Aug, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 33 comments

OPINION By PATTY WELSH On July 15, I attended the meeting of the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Board of Directors that turned into a circus act of sorts. Jeff Edwards went to the podium during public comment... (Continue reading)

California man, 93, stabs to death 90-year-old wife

Written on 10 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A 93-year-old Bay Area man allegedly stabbed to death his 90-year-old wife. [kron4] Wayne Bair is accused of killing Marie Bair before trying to stab himself to death. The incident occurred on June 13 at the couple’s Foster City home... (Continue reading)

Students outraged by film linked to Isla Vista killings

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

The upcoming release of a film that appears to be based on the 2014 Isla Vista killings has sparked outrage in the Central Coast town and the UC Santa Barbara community. [KEYT] The movie trailer for “Del Playa” shows scenes... (Continue reading)

California murderer granted state-funded sex change

Written on 10 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in the California prison system will receive a taxpayer-funded sex change, a legal settlement indicates. [LA Times] California has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit by granting Shiloh Quine, formerly Rodney Quine, a... (Continue reading)

Cal Fire quickly stops Santa Margarita wildfire

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

Cal Fire crews quickly stopped the spread of a 5-acre grass fire Sunday afternoon on West Pozo Road about one mile east of the Santa Margarita cemetery. Shortly after noon, five engines and one aircraft responded to the blaze. In less then... (Continue reading)

Plane crash victims’ questionable pasts

Written on 9 Aug, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE Exclusive: The two men identified in a plane crash in the backcountry of Santa Barbara have been identified as a San Diego pilot and a businessman, both of whom have questionable backgrounds. The pilot, David Keith Martz, 58,... (Continue reading)

Felon photographs kids in Nipomo, then flees

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

An Arroyo Grande felon carrying drugs, ammo and a gun took photos of children playing in a Nipomo yard Friday morning, then led sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase. Around 9:30 a.m., the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s office received... (Continue reading)

Second person killed in Central Coast plane crash

Written on 8 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A second person died in a Thursday night plane crash in a remote area of Santa Barbara County. The plane reportedly took off from an airport in  San Luis Obispo County en route to San Diego. Authorities found the body... (Continue reading)