Daily Briefs


In-home care back in budget

A budget-mandated reduction of in-home care for 372,000 elderly and disabled Californians was blocked Thursday by a federal judge. [SF Chronicle] Gov. Jerry Brown’s current budget would slash 20 percent from a program called In-Home Supportive Services if revenue projections... (Continue reading)

Six more medical marijuana cases dismissed

After more than a year of courtroom hearings, the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s office told the court it could not move ahead with its cases against six of the dozen arrested in 2010 for selling medical marijuana. [SLONewTimes]... (Continue reading)

Woman dies in SLO house fire

A San Luis Obispo woman has died in a Wednesday evening fire at her home on Al Hill Street. Firefighters arrived about 7 p.m. to find flames and heavy smoke billowing from the house. Neighbors told firefighters they suspected an... (Continue reading)

Federal prosecutors seize four more pot-shop buildings

As part of a continuing crack down on California’s medical marijuana dispensaries, federal prosecutors filed forfeiture actions against the owners of four properties housing marijuana storefronts In Los Angeles and Orange counties on Wednesday, according to a press release. U.S.... (Continue reading)

Did stolen guns prompt Brown’s resignation?

Morro Bay Police department is looking for a new police officer. That’s because Paul Brown, one-time San Luis Obispo restaurateur and city council member, has resigned from his officer-training position with the Morro Bay Police department. Officials said Brown turned... (Continue reading)

Second lawsuit filed against the air quality district

A San Luis Obispo man filed a second lawsuit against the air quality district over its contentious Oceano Dunes dust rule, this one focusing on alleged procedural errors. The lawsuit, filed by Kevin Rice on Tuesday, charges the air quality district... (Continue reading)

In-state tuition for illegals? Most say OK

Americans’ views on illegal immigration and educational benefits for undocumented immigrants are nearly evenly divided, yet reflect a wide schism between members of political parties, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Most Americans continue to endorse tough enforcement... (Continue reading)

Wallet heist nets big take

A stolen wallet led to a $4,600 crime spree Saturday and San Luis Obispo police are seeking a man and woman suspected of the theft. According to officers, the pair removed a wallet from the purse of a shopper at... (Continue reading)

SLO motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

A 20-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle into an industrial building on the 200 block of Tank Farm Road shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Wyatt Chan was headed west when he left... (Continue reading)

Danny Lipco, entertainment impresario, dies

Danny Lipco, a legendary entertainment promoter and ticket supplier for Central Coast venues from the Pozo Saloon to the California Mid-State Fair, died Saturday at the age of 59. Lipco, whose entertainment contributions included promoting musicians such as B.B. King... (Continue reading)