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May, 2017

Man tackles burglar in SLO

Written on 3 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A San Luis Obispo man chased after and tackled a burglar who broke into his home and stole belongings early Tuesday morning. The resident held down the burglar long enough for police to arrive and arrest the suspect. Around 3:50... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria gunman carjacks his way across SLO County

Written on 2 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A Santa Maria man crossed San Luis Obispo County south to north Sunday morning after stealing a car and holding a father and son hostage. The man then stopped in Atascadero to commit a robbery before driving to San Miguel... (Continue reading)

Alleged Cambria embezzler let out of jail to sell property

Written on 2 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge granted a woman accused of embezzling more than $1 million from a Cambria construction business a temporary release from jail so that she can sell personal assets to repay her alleged victims. [Tribune] Elizabeth Edith... (Continue reading)

State suspends Paso Robles bar’s license after worker sells pot to agents

Written on 2 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

An employee of the Pine Street Saloon in Paso Robles allegedly sold marijuana three times to undercover Alcoholic Beverage Control agents. The state of California responded by suspending the Pine Street Saloon’s liquor license for 25 days. Employee Daniel French... (Continue reading)

California releases medical marijuana rules

Written on 1 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

More than two decades after legalizing medical marijuana and just months before recreational pot shops are due to start opening, the state of California issued comprehensive rules for the medical cannabis industry. [SF Gate] The rules, which are now a... (Continue reading)

Man rams stolen vehicle into Santa Maria police car

Written on 1 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man driving a stolen vehicle twice rammed a Santa Maria police car, then led officers on a chase prior to being arrested in a residential area. Around 11:56 a.m. on Sunday, an officer stopped a vehicle he had spotted... (Continue reading)