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Courts choking on cash deficit

Written on 17 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

Deep budget cuts to state courts proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown have judges predicting a “rationing” of justice. [San Francisco Chronicle] Brown wants to shave $544 million from the court system budget as part of the governor’s plan to close... (Continue reading)

Horse rescued after swimming out to sea

Written on 17 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol crews rescued a horse they discovered swimming in the ocean about 2.5 miles from shore on Tuesday shortly before sunset. The Arabian horse named William swam out to sea after being spooked by waves during a... (Continue reading)

Nipomo lottery ticket remains unclaimed

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

It has now been two months since someone purchased a MEGA Millions ticket in Nipomo worth $326,163, and so far, no one has come forward to claim the prize. Winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to... (Continue reading)

Huasna oil plan stirs comment

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

County supervisors Tuesday listened to a parade of people during a half-day public hearing as they voiced opinions on a proposed Excelaron oil drilling plan in rural Huasna Valley. No action by the board is expected until August 21. Opponents... (Continue reading)

SLO approves excessive drinking regulations

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to endorse new rules to be placed on bars and restaurants serving alcohol after 11 p.m. Councilwoman Kathy Smith dissented. [Tribune] New establishments will now be required to procure a conditional... (Continue reading)

Los Osos man accused of murdering his mother

Written on 15 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 23-year-old Los Osos man is being charged with murdering his mother who died earlier today from injuries she sustained from an assault last month. On April 27, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrived at a Los Osos home... (Continue reading)

Atascadero has new pension plan

Written on 15 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A two-tiered pension system has been adopted by the Atascadero City Council in what city officials term a “cost containment measure.” Current public safety officers can still retire at age 50, and these employees receive a pension computed on last... (Continue reading)

Shark attacks kayak in Cambria

Written on 15 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A great white shark took a bite out of the kayak of a Paso Robles man who was fishing with friends off the waters of Cambria on Saturday at about 1:30 p.m. Joey Nocchi, 30, of Paso Robles was fishing... (Continue reading)

Man killed in Nipomo hit and run

Written on 14 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A man walking along the northbound U.S. Highway 101 off ramp near State Route 166 was hit and killed by driver who fled the scene on Sunday at about 1 a.m. Officials with the California Highway Patrol are asking for the... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach developer files lawsuit against county board

Written on 14 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A Pismo Beach developer filed a lawsuit against the San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) saying members of the board abused their authority in order to promote their own political careers. [Tribune] In March, LAFCO members voted... (Continue reading)