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Overdose victim identified

Written on 20 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Ashley Martel, the granddaughter of former KSBY anchor Rick Martel, died of an overdose Wednesday morning. Known for her struggle with addiction problems, the 23-year-old had been working to stay clean after discovering she was pregnant several months ago, a... (Continue reading)

23-year-old dies from drug overdose

Written on 20 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 23-year-old Grover Beach women died from an apparent drug overdose Wednesday morning. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital staff called police at about 4:17 a.m. to inform them that the woman suffered a drug overdose at a residence in the 1200... (Continue reading)

Developers battle over Pismo Beach conference center

Written on 20 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

At the end of a meeting that lasted more than eight hours, the Pismo Beach City Council did not approve or deny the Spanish Springs project. The proposed project, by West Coast Housing Partners, spans 950 acres and is slated... (Continue reading)

Christianson wins SLO council seat

Written on 19 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 37 comments

San Luis Obispo County Planning Commissioner Carlyn Christianson will fill the vacant seat on the San Luis Obispo City Council after winning a special election Tuesday night. Christianson captured 48 percent of the vote, edging former councilman Paul Brown who... (Continue reading)

Armed robbery at Paso Robles bank

Written on 19 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Paso Robles police are looking for a man who held up the Wells Fargo Bank on Spring Street at gunpoint on Tuesday. At about 9:20 a.m., the robber wearing a dark blue bandanna covering his face and carrying a semi-automatic... (Continue reading)

Burton named chief, again

Written on 19 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Cal Poly alumnus Robert Burton was named Paso Robles’ new chief of police following city council endorsement Tuesday. Burton, 47, has been a captain with the department and was former Chief Lisa Solomon-Chitty’s top aide during her scandal-ridden administration. CalCoastNews... (Continue reading)

Los Angeles initiates plastic bag ban

Written on 18 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

There will be no more plastic bags in Los Angeles supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and other big retailers following a resounding 11-1 vote by city council members Tuesday. (Los Angeles Times) The move is considered the first step toward a... (Continue reading)

Kids turn in toy guns at elementary school buyback

Written on 18 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

Children at a California elementary school are relinquishing their firearms. [Washington Times] Strobridge Elementary School in Hayward held a “Safety Day” on June 8, at which students received books and raffle tickets in exchange for their toy guns. School principal... (Continue reading)

NASA taps Cal Poly alum as potential astronaut

Written on 18 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A Cal Poly alumnus may become one of NASA’s next astronauts. NASA selected Cal Poly engineering alumnus and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Victor Glover as a one of eight members of its 21st astronaut candidate class. More than 6,000 people applied... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man arrested for dispensing child pornography

Written on 18 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An Arroyo Grande police investigation led to the arrest of a San Luis Obispo County man on federal charges of possessing and distributing child pornography, according to a news release from the FBI. FBI agents arrested Bruce Klickstein, 59, on... (Continue reading)