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Morro Bay council hiring string of lawyers

Written on 30 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 61 comments

The Morro Bay City Council is hiring a string of lawyers to temporarily fill the void of outgoing City Attorney Rob Schultz. [Tribune] The council is currently in the process of firing Schultz, although it has not provided a reason... (Continue reading)

Brown signs West Coast pact on climate change

Written on 29 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

Governor Jerry Brown joined the governors of Oregon and Washington and the premier of British Columbia Monday to sign a West Coast pact on fighting climate change. [Mercury News] The Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy commits the... (Continue reading)

Former Santa Clara County Supervisor indicted

Written on 29 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A former Santa Clara County Supervisor was indicted Monday by a criminal grand jury on charges he impersonated a political rival during a campaign. [MercuryNews] George Shirakawa, 51, is accused of sending out flyers that falsely portrayed San Jose City... (Continue reading)

Steer doused with lighter fuel, set on fire

Written on 29 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Paso Robles police are trying to figure out who doused a 5-month-old steer with lighter fluid before setting the cow on fire at the Paso Robles High School agriculture barn between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. The owner of the... (Continue reading)

Phony audiologist pleads no contest

Written on 29 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A man who falsely claimed to be an audiologist pleaded no contest Monday to felony charges of grand theft and insurance fraud. [KSBY] Aaron Marquis, 46, faces up to a year in jail and five years probation. His wife and... (Continue reading)

Cattle theft on the rise in California

Written on 28 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Cattle have become a popular commodity among thieves in California. [Sacramento Bee] In 2012, cattle owners reported 1,317 stolen or missing cows. The total of stolen or missing cows increased by 22 percent since the beginning of the recession. “It’s... (Continue reading)

Search warrants lead to drugs and arrests in Paso Robles

Written on 28 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Paso Robles police found drugs and a stolen shotgun while executing three search warrants that led to the arrests of six suspects Saturday morning. During the investigation, officers seized 9 grams of heroin, 1.5 pounds of marijuana, 2.4 grams of... (Continue reading)

Psychiatrists fleeing Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 28 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Atascadero State Hospital is admitting fewer patients due to a shortage of psychiatrists. [Tribune] A total of 22.5 psychiatrists are currently on staff, marking a 33.7 percent reduction since September 2012. Last month, ASH reduced the number of patients it... (Continue reading)

Jealousy over a woman fueled Oceano fatal fight

Written on 27 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fatal fight in Ocean last summer was prompted by jealousy over a woman who was dating the victim, according to court documents. [Tribune] On the night of June 21, Joseph Munoz encountered a man whose girlfriend he had been... (Continue reading)

Lowest rainfall in 143 years

Written on 27 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

Droopy trees, smelly lakes and wilted flowers blanket San Luis Obispo County as a result of the lowest rainfall experienced in 143 years. The county is slipping further into drought with 3.5 inches of rainfall between January and October marking... (Continue reading)