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Prostitution investigation leads to human trafficking charges

Written on 29 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A man who allegedly forced an 18-year-old girl to engage in prostitution has been charged with human trafficking and pandering, according to Santa Barbara Police Lt. Paul McCaffrey. On June 25, a Nebraska woman called Santa Barbara Police to report... (Continue reading)

Gov. nixes parole for Manson follower at California Men’s Colony

Written on 28 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

A member of the infamous Manson “family”  had his bid for parole officially rejected by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday, dashing his hopes of being released from CMC and being able to live in Grover Beach. [AP] Bruce Davis, 67,... (Continue reading)

Governor to motorists: Drive carefully

Written on 28 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Five California Highway patrol officers have died in the line of duty during the last two months, including three who were hit and killed by motorists on freeway or highway shoulders. The back-to-back deaths of two officers on Sunday, including... (Continue reading)

CHP officer killed in Paso Robles

Written on 28 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a motorist at Spanish Camp and River Roads in Paso Robles around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to the CHP, a woman driving a Toyota Corolla turned a corner at high speed... (Continue reading)

San Francisco requires posting of cell phone emission levels

Written on 27 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

San Francisco once again serves as the trend setter by becoming the first U.S. city to require retailers to post notices detailing the amount of radiation emitted by the cell phones they sell. [San Francisco Chronicle] The Board of Supervisors... (Continue reading)

Who will be the new county sheriff?

Written on 27 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

An impressive primary performance by Ian Parkinson underscores the challenge facing runner-up Joe Cortez as the two face off in the general election to decide who will be the next San Luis Obispo County Sheriff. [Tribune] Parkinson, a San Luis... (Continue reading)

Nitrate contamination widespread on Central Coast farms

Written on 26 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

Thousands of farm owners up and down the Central Coast have wells that have been affected by nitrates due to heavy fertilizer use. [Mercury News] Scientists believe that fertilizers are the leading cause of nitrate pollution in California groundwater. The... (Continue reading)

Couple detained over questions about kidnapping and prostitution

Written on 25 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating allegations of kidnapping and prostitution involving a teenage girl from Santa Barbara. Deputies pulled over a white Cadillac on Highway 1 in Morro Bay Friday afternoon and questioned two women and one... (Continue reading)

Ten initiatives makes the November ballot

Written on 25 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Ten statewide measures have officially qualified for California’s November election. [Capitol Weekly] The deadline was Thursday and more than half of the ballot measures, requiring sufficient signatures from voters, qualified at the last minute. Get ready to rumble, experts warn.... (Continue reading)

Kathy Smith attempts return to San Luis city council

Written on 25 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A former San Luis Obispo city councilwoman who resigned from office in 1998 to move out of state, has decided to seek her old spot in November. Kathy Springer Smith filed a Candidate Intention Statement with city officials this week.... (Continue reading)