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January, 2016

Twin Cities surgeon operated on wrong finger

Written on 29 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The California Department of Public Health fined Templeton’s Twin Cities Community Hospital $50,000 over a botched surgery. A surgeon operated on a patient’s pinky when it was the ring finger that was deformed. State health official fine hospitals for placing... (Continue reading)

Masturbating father arrested in Avila Beach

Written on 29 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A 29-year-old Guadalupe man masturbated in front of his 2-year-old daughter, as well as a group women of women walking by in Avila Beach, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. When a woman spotted him, he attempted to... (Continue reading)

John Hamon accused of conflict of interest

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Councilman John Hamon, who sits on the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) board, appears to be financially benefiting from votes he has made in favor of the Oceano Dunes dust rule.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay vote for Styrofoam bans

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay city councils both voted in favor of Styrofoam bans on Tuesday. Morro Bay council members voted unanimously for the ban. The Arroyo Grande council voted 4-1, with Councilwoman Barbara Harmon dissenting. The bans will... (Continue reading)

Firefighter said he killed his father, sex victim testifies

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Former Cayucos firefighter Oscar Higueros, Jr. told a Los Osos teen-turned sex slave that he murdered his father and was not afraid to kill again, the human trafficking victim testified. The threat made the teen too scared to leave Higueros’... (Continue reading)

DA writes personal check to pay SLO County legal bill

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow wrote a personal check to pay a highly contested $2,874 county legal bill. Dow used his own money to pay the bill after the county board of supervisors refused to let him... (Continue reading)

Carjacker smashes driver’s windshield in Nipomo

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A man suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol succeeded in carjacking a vehicle Tuesday in Nipomo, but he failed in an escape attempt. As sheriff’s deputies arrested the man, he passed out and was taken by... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for murdering her newborn

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Santa Maria police arrested a 15-year-old girl Wednesday for allegedly murdering her newborn infant, police said. The infant is the sixth person murdered in Santa Maria in 2016. On Sunday, staff at Marian Regional Medical Center informed law enforcement of... (Continue reading)

Former firefighter allegedly broke rape victim’s wrist

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A former Cayucos firefighter had “hate rape” with a 17-year-old Los Osos girl and broke her wrist, the alleged victim testified Tuesday. [KSBY] Oscar Higueros Jr., 40, is standing trial for 33 charges, including several counts of forcible rape, against... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill to skip first county supervisor debate

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 66 comments

The incumbent District 3 San Luis Obispo County supervisor is expected to be a no-show at the year’s first debate between candidates seeking a seat on the board of supervisors. Supervisor Adam Hill says the person sponsoring the debate is... (Continue reading)