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Death video ignites controversy

Written on 13 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A graphic video showing a Manteca police officer firing 11 bullets into the body of a parolee has unleashed a heated controversy in the Central California town following the video’s release by attorneys for the man’s family. [San Francisco Chronicle,... (Continue reading)

Cambria murder suspect deemed incompetent

Written on 13 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge ruled a Cambria man suspected of murdering his brother last August is incompetent to stand trial. [Tribune] Judge Jacquelyn Duffy found Brandon Henslee, 22, not currently able to assist in his own defense... (Continue reading)

Gag orders harder to get in January

Written on 13 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Gag orders in legal settlements involving lawsuits against state-licensed professionals will no longer be legal in January. [California Watch] The law will facilitate consumers’ contact with state agencies in cases where further disciplinary of corrective action might be called for.... (Continue reading)

Atascadero council nixes Clay in filling vacant seat

Written on 12 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

The Atascadero City Council rejected the bid of outgoing councilman Jerry Clay to return to office and instead appointed former Planning Commissioner Heather Moreno to fill the seat vacated by newly elected mayor Tom O’Malley. [Tribune] The council voted 3-1... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man killed on Highway 101

Written on 12 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 25-year-old Nipomo man died in a car crash on Highway 101 Tuesday in south San Luis Obispo. The Ford Ranger driven by Bryden Reid collided with a semi truck around 4:30 p.m. just north of the Higuera exit. The... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly task force favors semester schedule

Written on 12 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Amid Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students and faculty debates over the pros and cons of switching to a semester system, a recent report recommends leaving the quarter calendar in place to save money. [Tribune] The Semester Review Task Force... (Continue reading)

Los Osos man, 86, allegedly kills 81-year-old wife

Written on 11 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

An 86-year-old Los Osos man is in jail after State Park Rangers discovered the body of his 81-year-old wife in his vehicle at the end of Pecho Valley Road in Montana de Oro . San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies... (Continue reading)

Dystiny Myers murder suspect was a police informant

Written on 11 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE One of the people accused of participating in the violent murder of Dystiny Myers was an informant for the Santa Maria Police Department gang suppression unit, a detective testified on Monday. Ty Michael Hill is facing the... (Continue reading)

Supervisors to spend thousands on airline magazine advertising

Written on 11 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District is asking the board of supervisors to purchase advertising in the US Airways Magazine promoting a coastal wine tasting route. The magazine spread will consist of a 23 page feature on... (Continue reading)

Jerry Clay seeking another stint on Atascadero council

Written on 11 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Atascadero Councilman Jerry Clay, 78, who chose not to run for reelection in November, is now eying the seat to be left vacant in January when Councilman Tom O’Malley takes his position as mayor. With two years left on his... (Continue reading)