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Arroyo Grande community leader robs bank

Written on 19 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The former president of the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club allegedly robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in Santa Maria on Saturday. Shortly after 9 a.m., Arthur McClay Watkins, wearing a ski mask and brandishing a handgun, entered the bank and demanded... (Continue reading)

Shots fired at gang member in Paso Robles

Written on 18 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Paso Robles police are searching for suspects who fired shots at a 21-year-old gang member early Sunday morning. No injuries occurred in the shooting, but several shots hit a parked car and a residence in the 800 block of Oak... (Continue reading)

Drone crashes into Navy ship off California coast

Written on 18 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An American drone crashed into a Navy ship off the coast of Southern California Saturday afternoon, injuring two sailors. [RT] The $4 million Reaper drone veered out of control during an operation testing the USS Chancellorsville’s combat weapons system. Navy... (Continue reading)

SLOPD adds DUI cop

Written on 18 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The San Luis Obispo Police Department added a position dedicated solely to catching and arresting drivers under the influence of alcohol. New DUI enforcement officer Tim Koznek made six DUI arrest in his first two nights of work earlier this... (Continue reading)

California hospital suspends veteran for ‘God Bless America’ email signature

Written on 18 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

A Stockton hospital suspended a 10-year employee and military veteran on the Friday before Veterans Day for using “God Bless America” as his email signature. [ABC 10] Boots Hawk served as an Army soldier for 20 years prior to taking... (Continue reading)

At risk teen reported missing

Written on 18 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

King City police are asking the public’s help in finding a 13-year-old girl reported missing on Wednesday. Daniela Rodriguez has a history of depression and suicide attempts. A missing persons advisory is in effect for Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly sputters to football finish

Written on 16 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cal Poly football team fell behind 35-3 on the Moriarty Enterprises scoreboard Saturday afternoon and lost 35-22 in its lone opportunity left to prove worthy of a playoff berth. The Mustangs dropped its final home game... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles robber beats store clerk

Written on 16 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Paso Robles police arrested a man for allegedly stealing beer and then beating a Smart and Final clerk in the head with brass knuckles on Thursday. Shortly before 7 p.m., the store clerk spotted two Paso Robles men attempting to... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man hit by car

Written on 15 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A Morro Bay bicyclist was hospitalized with major injuries Thursday night after he was hit by a car on Highway 1. [KSBY] Shortly after 6 p.m., Garry Kolb, 72, entered the 13th Street off-ramp in Morro Bay. Steven McGregor, 37,... (Continue reading)

Power plant closure costing Morro Bay, APCD

Written on 15 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

The city of Morro Bay and the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District will lose more than $1 million in combined annual income upon the closure of the Morro Bay Power Plant. [Tribune] Officials with energy company Dynegy,... (Continue reading)