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Train collides with farm truck in Oceano

Written on 17 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

An Amtrak train collided with a farm truck in Oceano Monday morning. The crash caused the farm vehicle to flip over, but no one suffered injuries in the accident. [KCOY] Around 7:30 a.m., the truck was hauling harvest supplies and... (Continue reading)

California seeking to fine Uber $1.1 million over drunk drivers

Written on 17 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

California’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has filed an order seeking to fine Uber $1.13 million for failing to properly respond to suspected drunk drivers. [Market Watch] From Aug. 2014 to Aug. 2015, Uber reported receiving 2,047 complaints from California passengers... (Continue reading)

Woman burns to death near Santa Maria mental health clinic

Written on 17 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A woman burned to death in Santa Maria on Sunday near a Santa Barbara County mental health clinic. At about 12:48 p.m., Santa Maria police received a call about a person on fire in the 500 block of W. Foster... (Continue reading)

Man in ATV leads Pismo Beach police on pursuit

Written on 16 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A man was arrested late Friday night after riding an ATV up Highway 101 from Pismo Beach into San Luis Obispo, police said. Shortly before 11 p.m., officers spotted Shawn Cahill, 42, of Chico driving recklessly near Price and Dolliver... (Continue reading)

Woman shot and killed in Orcutt

Written on 16 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A woman was found dead in a parking lot on Goodwin Road in Orcutt on Easter morning. The woman had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Shortly before 7 a.m., Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of... (Continue reading)

Doctor fired for inappropriate behavior, hired by Dignity Health

Written on 15 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A doctor fired for having a sexual relationship with a patient, was hired by San Luis Obispo Oncology and Hematology Health Center, which is part of the Dignity Health network. [Bellingham Herald] Andrew L. Kominsky allegedly had a sexual relationship... (Continue reading)

SLO County medical examiner accused of misconduct

Written on 14 Apr, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Attorney General’s Office is seeking to revoke or suspend the license of San Luis Obispo County’s medical examiner, Dr. Gary Walter. Walter stands accused of committed a crime that substantially impacts his ability to properly... (Continue reading)

SLO County businesses undergo shake-up

Written on 14 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

Applebee’s is leaving Paso Robles and three Radio Shack stores in San Luis Obispo County are shutting their doors. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines has begun flying passengers into San Luis Obispo from Seattle and vice versa. The Paso Robles Applebee’s closed... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man busted for alleged gambling operation

Written on 14 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Santa Maria police broke up a an alleged illegal gambling operation on Thursday and arrested the owner of the betting establishment. After a lengthy investigation, the Santa Maria Police Department’s Community Services Unit raided an establishment in the 100 block... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande council extends city sales tax

Written on 13 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to extend the city’s half percent sales tax for five years. The move will keep the tax in place until at least 2022. In Nov. 2006, Arroyo Grande voters approved Measure O,... (Continue reading)