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State sues everyone in high-speed rail case

Written on 28 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

In an effort to head off future lawsuits challenging California’s planned high-speed rail project, state officials have filed a civil case against “all persons interested.” (San Jose Mercury News) The move is intended to validate $8.6 billion in voter-approved bonds... (Continue reading)

Los Osos mobile marijuana dispensary robbed

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

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies have three people in custody for an alleged strong-arm robbery of a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Osos. [Tribune] On Wednesday, two men and a woman allegedly took marijuana and cash from a female... (Continue reading)

Escort service mishap leads to strong arm robbery

Written on 28 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A man was robbed by four people on Wednesday he engaged with thinking he was contacting an escort service. The suspects allegedly robbed the man of $120 and pepper sprayed him on the 1000 block of Sunset Drive in San... (Continue reading)

High court eyes gay marriage

Written on 27 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

High-level legal arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the fate of this state’s Proposition 8 appear to be sharply dividing justices. (San Jose Mercury News) The voter-approved same-sex marriage ban marks the first time the high court has needed... (Continue reading)

Deputies catch burglars in action in Paso Robles

Written on 27 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Deputies located and arrested two north county residents burglarizing a Paso Robles tractor dealership early Tuesday morning. The sheriff’s office received a call around 2:30 a.m. about two men using bolt cutters on the chain... (Continue reading)

Bill Benica signs off from KYNS

Written on 27 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

San Luis Obispo County veteran radio broadcaster Bill Benica said goodbye to his listeners last Friday before leaving his keys at the front desk. Benica, who has been on the San Luis Obispo airwaves for more than 35 years, said... (Continue reading)

California commission floats idea of outsourcing Hearst Castle operations

Written on 26 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A California government oversight commission is suggesting that a private organization may be better suited to operate Hearst Castle than the State Parks system. The Little Hoover Commission released a report Monday to the governor and prominent members of the... (Continue reading)

Governor wants new fire retardant rules

Written on 26 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Chemical flame retardants in household furniture pose health hazards and “better ways” are available to provide public safety, Gov. Jerry Brown said Monday as he urged state regulators to take action against those “toxic” substances. (Sacramento Bee) “Toxic flame retardants... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police release findings on U-Haul dumping murder

Written on 26 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Three days after the conclusion of the Dystiny Myers murder trial, the Santa Maria Police Department released its finding into the investigation of another Santa Maria homicide victim whose body the alleged killers attempted to disappear. [KCOY] The police department... (Continue reading)

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center CEO retiring

Written on 26 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Candace “Candy” Markwith announced on Monday her plan to retire as Chief Executive Officer at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center effective September 15. She has been at Sierra Vista, the City’s largest private employer, since March 2005. “Candy Markwith has... (Continue reading)