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Person shot and killed in Paso Robles

Written on 7 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

One person is dead and another victim is in the hospital following a shooting in rural Paso Robles early Friday morning. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies are investigating the shooting which occurred on the 700 block of Klau Mine... (Continue reading)

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes San Simeon

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near San Simeon Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake hit 9 miles south southwest of San Simeon at 11:42 a.m. The shallow earthquake occurred 3.5 miles below the earth’s surface. San... (Continue reading)

Did a Morro Bay councilman game the system?

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 94 comments

Morro Bay City Councilman George Leage voted to provide money to an event that he was then paid to cater has caused some to question if he is financially benefiting from his elected position. [NewTimes] On Jan. 11, Leage along... (Continue reading)

North County gang sweep nets three men

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men for gang related crimes in the North County on Wednesday. As part of a two-month investigation into crimes including shooting at vehicles and residences, assaults and property related crimes, deputies served... (Continue reading)

REC Solar sells residential solar division

Written on 6 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo based REC Solar is selling its residential division with plans to focus on commercial clients. Rec Solar employs about 200 people on the Central Coast. Sunrun, a San Francisco based startup which raised about $155 million in... (Continue reading)

Central Coast DUI attorney accused of wrongdoing

Written on 5 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

  Genis has successfully defended several high-profile DUI cases on the Central Coast including reporter Peter Lance whose case was tossed out because of civil rights violations. The state bar judge noted that Genis zealously defends his clients often for... (Continue reading)

Speeding driver evades Arroyo Grande police

Written on 5 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Arroyo Grande police are searching for a man who led them on a high-speed chase through the Five Cities Tuesday. [KSBY] Around 5 p.m. Tuesday, officers tried to stop a vehicle driven by a man believed to be associated with... (Continue reading)

Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to bank robbery

Written on 5 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A Paso Robles man pled guilty Tuesday to robbing a Cambria bank last year. Bruce Franklin Valentine, 70, of Heritage Ranch faces two to five and a half years in prison for the Nov. 7 robbery of a Rabobank in... (Continue reading)

14 arrested during Cal Poly concert

Written on 5 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Police arrested 14 people during a Steve Aoki concert at Cal Poly on Friday night. [MustangNews] Of those arrested for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and drug possession, six were Cal Poly students. In addition, five people were transported to the... (Continue reading)

$20 million in aid for California farmers

Written on 4 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Federal officials announced $20 million in aid for California farmers and ranchers affected by the intense drought. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the United States Department of Agriculture will make $20 million available for agricultural water conservation efforts throughout California... (Continue reading)