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March, 2019

California’s $3.5 billion liability for workers’ unused time off

Written on 8 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

With California state workers hoarding vacation days and other time off and often receiving six-figure payouts for doing so, taxpayers are faced with another massive liability, in addition to pension debt. [LA Times] According to the most recent estimate available,... (Continue reading)

Judge revokes bail for Paso Robles alleged murderer

Written on 8 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A San Luis Obispo judge revoked the bail on Thursday of a Paso Robles man accused of stabbing to death his pregnant girlfriend and simultaneously killing the couple’s unborn baby. [Tribune] Prior to the court hearing, Daniel Raul Rodriquez Johnson,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man facing the death penalty for double homicide

Written on 7 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A Paso Robles man who is charged with two counts of murder after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend multiple times, killing her and their unborn child, could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty, according... (Continue reading)

Crews rescue 11 people and animals from river in Atascadero

Written on 7 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Following heavy rain, five people, five dogs and a cat became stranded on an island in the Salinas River in Atascadero Wednesday afternoon. Rescue crews brought the people and animals to safety. [Cal Coast Times] At about 4:30 p.m., the... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly fires its basketball coach during losing streak

Written on 7 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Following a string of losing seasons, Cal Poly fired its only men’s basketball coach to have led the Mustangs to the NCAA tournament. [Cal Coast Times] Joe Callero served as Cal Poly’s head basketball coach for 10 seasons, starting in... (Continue reading)

Ancient Peaks lassos double gold award at Rodeo Uncorked!

Written on 6 Mar, 2019 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Ancient Peaks Winery’s 2016 Renegade red blend earned the “Top Region Wine” award at the 2019 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition in Houston, a commemorative full-size leather saddle that is now on display at the winery’s tasting room in Santa... (Continue reading)

Elderly man allegedly assaulted in Mission Plaza

Written on 6 Mar, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 66-year-old man was transported to the hospital after a run-in with two men moving furniture for a local shop in San Luis Obispo, who claim the injured man was the instigator. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly warns campus community, student diagnosed with chickenpox

Written on 6 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Cal Poly student has been diagnosed with chickenpox, university officials announced in a message to the campus community on Tuesday that stressed the serious nature of the illness. [Cal Coast Times] Health officials have confirmed the diagnosis, the message... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teen killed in Templeton crash

Written on 6 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A 17-year-old girl was killed Tuesday night after she walked into traffic on Highway 101 in Templeton. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 11 p.m., the Paso Robles teen was walking on the right shoulder of northbound Highway 101, just north... (Continue reading)

Lightning strikes and rain hit the Central Coast, incredible photos

Written on 6 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Thunderstorms produced an impressive lighting storm, hail and flooding across the Central Coast Tuesday night. [Cal Coast Times] Lighting strikes were heaviest in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties where meteorologists recorded over 1,000 Lightning strikes. The lightning briefly knocked out... (Continue reading)