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Marx blames “blog” in settling SLO flag dispute

Written on 6 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council patched up its flag display policy Tuesday night, despite Mayor Jan Marx blaming a “blog” for raising the issue. The council voted 3-1 to add Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, as well as September 11... (Continue reading)

Central Coast accountant sentenced for fraud involving sham non-profit organization

Written on 5 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A Santa Barbara-based certified public accountant has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for failing to report more than $1 million on federal tax returns by pretending that money earned through his accounting business came from a charitable... (Continue reading)

SLO to rethink flag lowering policy

Written on 5 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council will consider adopting changes to its flag display policy tonight, nearly three months after city management ordered employees to raise flags staffers had lowered in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On December 7,... (Continue reading)

Oceano family featured in Lifetime documentary

Written on 5 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

An Oceano family is slated to be featured on the “Preachers’ Daughters,” a Lifetime documentary that explores the temptations faced by three teenage girls whose families have strong Christian roots. [SantaMariaTimes] Olivia Perry, 18, her 11-month-old daughter Eden, and Olivia’s... (Continue reading)

Brown nixes parole for Manson follower at California Men’s Colony

Written on 5 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A member of the infamous Manson “family” had his bid for parole officially rejected by Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday, dashing his hopes of being released from the California Men’s Colony and plans to live in Grover Beach. Bruce Davis,... (Continue reading)

Group effort saves drowning girl in Cambria

Written on 4 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Three Fresno beachgoers, a family member and a sheriff’s deputy each pitched in to save the life of a 7-year-old girl who was drowning at a Cambria beach Saturday. [Tribune] A wave at Leffingwell Landing swept the 7-year-old girl into... (Continue reading)

Maldonado considering run for governor

Written on 4 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

Former California Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado said Sunday he is seriously considering a 2014 run for governor against Democratic incumbent Jerry Brown. [SanFranciscoChronicle] Maldonado told the Chronicle he could “bring a different face” and a new Republican message to California... (Continue reading)

California legislators report gifts received in 2012

Written on 4 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

California lawmakers disclosed trips, sports tickets, meals and other perks they received in 2012 in a report released Saturday. [LATimes] In August, legislators killed a measure by former Sen. Sam Blakeslee that would have prevented companies that hire lobbyists from... (Continue reading)

No ID on man found dead in Morro Bay parking lot

Written on 3 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Morro Bay police have yet to identify the man found dead inside a white car Saturday afternoon in the Rite Aid parking lot in Morro Bay. Police said at the scene that there were no apparent signs of foul play... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police searching for burglars

Written on 2 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Paso Robles police are looking for the person or persons responsible for burglarizing five homes in two days . [Tribune] The burglars have stolen cash, jewelry, electronics and other items of value. On Wednesday and Thursday, residents reported burglaries at... (Continue reading)