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San Luis Obispo burglar detained by victim

Written on 22 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

A San Luis Obispo man and his friend stopped a burglar near the corner of Kentucky and Stafford streets shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday. Andrew Chisamore, 20, and a friend were walking home when they saw Matthew Wykoff, 19,... (Continue reading)

PG&E head to resign amid setbacks

Written on 21 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Following a rocky year and mounting public pressure from some pubic officials and consumer advocates, PG&E Chief Executive Officer Peter Darbee announces he is stepping down.  [SanFranciscoChronicle] San Luis Obispo County’s largest employer confirmed that its chairman will retire April... (Continue reading)

Woman injured in hit and run

Written on 21 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

An unknown man fled the scene after crashing into a San Luis Obispo woman riding her bicycle at about 2 a.m. today. The man was traveling westbound on Buchon Street in a green Mazda Protégé when he struck the woman,... (Continue reading)

TV executive pleads no contest to embezzlement

Written on 21 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The former head of San Luis Obispo County Public Access television pleaded no contest on April 11 to charges he embezzled funds from the nonprofit. [NewTimes] Anthony Pope was arrested on April 6 for embezzling $2,525 from the station. In... (Continue reading)

Governor Brown calls for better deal for prison guards

Written on 20 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

California Gov. Jerry Brown negotiated a contract with the politically powerful prison guards’ union that lets guards bank an unlimited amount of vacation time they get paid for when they retire at a substantial cost to taxpayers, a legislative analyst... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande students receive death threats

Written on 20 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

At least six Arroyo Grande High School students recently received phone calls and messages with threats that they will be harmed or killed. Similar calls have been reported throughout the country during the past two weeks. Police say it appears... (Continue reading)

County approves Carrizo Plain solar project

Written on 20 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 11 comments

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 250-megawatt solar project on the Carrizo Plain. After the Planning Commission approved SunPower’s project in February, a resident and three environmental groups appealed the decision. The... (Continue reading)

Man falls off cliff

Written on 19 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A Shell Beach man is recovering from major injuries suffered after he fell from a cliff yesterday. Just before 4 p.m., Francois Hughes fell from the cliff to the beach. Police believe it was an accident but because of his injuries,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles armed robbery suspects arrested

Written on 19 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Paso Robles Police arrested two men on suspicion of several armed robberies that occurred last week in Paso Robles. Police received a tip that Samuel Campos Salgado, 19, of Shandon, and Edward Joseph Anaya, 19, of Paso Robles and Kyle... (Continue reading)

Prostitution sting in Pismo nets arrests

Written on 19 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

A sting conducted by the Pismo Beach Police Department Sunday resulted in the arrests of three women and two men on charges of prostitution. During the investigation, undercover officers set up meetings with suspected prostitutes who advertised themselves online. Once the... (Continue reading)