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Sheriff Parkinson blames health department for Andrew Holland’s death

Written on 20 Mar, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 14 comments

In response to an outcry triggered by the release of the video showing a mentally ill man’s gruesome death in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, Sheriff Ian Parkinson issued a statement saying the sheriff’s office did not break any... (Continue reading)

Protesters rally over torture death at the SLO County Jail

Written on 18 Mar, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Dozens of protesters gathered Saturday afternoon outside the San Luis Obispo courthouse seeking the resignation of Sheriff Ian Parkinson and District Attorney Dan Dow. The rally follows the release of a video that confirmed earlier CalCoastNews reports regarding the death... (Continue reading)

Who is buying Jimmy Paulding?

Written on 18 Mar, 2018 in Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by GEORGE STRICKLIN Beginning March 6th, and running up to the June primary, candidates are required to file FPPC reports notifying the public of large political donations of $1000 or more given to a candidate. Such donations must be... (Continue reading)

SLO Tribune releases jail torture video, fails to credit earlier reporting

Written on 17 Mar, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

A stunning video documenting how Andrew Holland was strapped in a restraint chair at the San Luis Obispo County Jail for more than 46 hours, and how he died while sheriff deputies laugh in the background, was released Friday by... (Continue reading)

22 clubbed cats found near Santa Margarita

Written on 17 Mar, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Authorities found 22 dead cats dumped on the side of a remote road east of Santa Margarita in the Los Padres National Forest earlier this month, according to San Luis Obispo County Animal Services. [Cal Coast Times] Animal Services workers... (Continue reading)

Sheriff deputies arrest 9, seeking 5 other in large drug bust

Written on 17 Mar, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson announced a large drug bust — valued at about $1.5 million — as well as the breakup of a methamphetamine and heroin ring in San Luis Obispo County. Parkinson said the drug ring... (Continue reading)

Howell and other Coastal Commissioners facing huge fines

Written on 14 Mar, 2018 in Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

Pismo Beach Councilman Erik Howell could face multiple fines of up to $30,000 each if a San Diego judge rules against him in a California Coastal Commission conflict of interest case. In all, millions of dollars of fines could be... (Continue reading)

SLO County to provide fire protection for Cayucos

Written on 14 Mar, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday to provide fire protection services to Cayucos at a cost of nearly $1 million a year if the community’s fire district dissolves, as planned. Additionally, the board of... (Continue reading)

Shooting threat locks down Atascadero High School

Written on 14 Mar, 2018 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

On the morning that students were due to walk out of class to protest gun violence, Atascadero High School was placed on lockdown, or “shelter in place,” as a result of a student’s social media threat to carry out a... (Continue reading)

Jerry Brown’s misplaced indignation

Written on 14 Mar, 2018 in Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE Governor Jerry Brown’s incendiary response to Attorney General Jeff Session’s recent Sacramento announcement that he was suing California for violating Federal immigration laws was both entertaining and troubling. And with Trump visit to California, we... (Continue reading)