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Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate suing brother, sister and son

Written on 13 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 51 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Richard Waller says he will be able to unite the community and bring civility to the council if he’s elected. Waller touts his family’s long-term ties to the community and his ability to... (Continue reading)

California companies accused of selling aborted fetal tissue for profit

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has filed a lawsuit against two Yorba Linda-based medical companies, alleging they illegally profited from the sale of fetal tissue that was donated by abortion providers. [OC Register] State and federal allow companies to... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill is a corrupt bully, he must go

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by JIM DUENOW Adam Hill is up for reelection and we must defeat him. When he first ran for office I supported him with my money and my vote. Boy was I wrong! With Adam Hill, it’s all about... (Continue reading)

Ortiz-Legg leads Cunningham in fundraising battle

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Boosted by heavy backing from the California Democratic Party seeking a super majority, 35th District Assembly candidate Dawn Ortiz-Legg has raised in excess of $150,000 more than Republican challenger Jordan Cunningham this year. As of Sept. 24, Ortiz-Legg has raised... (Continue reading)

Justin Fareed is a real advocate for women

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by MACI UMBERTIS As a young business woman who has hope for the future, I’m here to tell you that there’s only one congressional candidate in this election who will truly fight for everyone, and that’s Justin Fareed. Justin’s... (Continue reading)

Julie Tacker has the experience Los Osos needs

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by MARLY TACKER I know what you’re thinking “this letter is signed by a family member, no wonder they support this candidate.” What you should realize, is I’m not just a family member, I am the daughter of Los... (Continue reading)

Gay man attacked in Santa Barbara

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

In what is being deemed a hate crime, a Santa Barbara man punched an openly gay man in the face on State Street last week. The victim suffered a black eye and a concussion. [KCOY] On Oct. 4, Richard Schiwietz,... (Continue reading)

Corrupt chief of police gets two years

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Former Port of Los Angeles Chief of Police Ronald Boyd was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for his part in a corruption scheme. Ronald Jerome Boyd, 58, was also ordered to pay $305,054 in restitution. Boyd pleaded... (Continue reading)

Templeton football player’s family launches lawsuit

Written on 11 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

The family of Templeton High School football player Isaac Lindsey filed a lawsuit Friday against Templeton Unified School District and Riddell All-American Sports Corp. for failing to properly protect Isaac Lindsey. Lindsey suffered a brain injury during a game at... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s city fundraising races take shape

Written on 11 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo businessman Aaron Gomez and SLO architect Andy Pease are the countywide leaders in fundraising among candidates for city office. Gomez and Pease lead a pack of six candidates who are vying for two open seats on the... (Continue reading)