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Residents of Sunny Acres can stay for now

Written on 2 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Residents of Sunny Acres, expecting to be evicted on Friday, do not have to move out quite yet. Dan de Vaul appealed a San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge’s ruling that the homeless have to vacate Sunny Acres because many... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay barber likely $133 million winner

Written on 1 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

The winning ticket in last week’s $133 million California Mega-Millions Jackpot appears to belong to a barber in Morro Bay. [KSBY] Word around town is that the winning ticket belongs to John Davis who works with his mother at Mike’s... (Continue reading)

Atascadero woman hides handcuffs in body cavity

Written on 1 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

A 51-year-old Atascadero woman drove into the garage of her home while allegedly intoxicated, was taken into custody, slipped out of her handcuffs and hid them in a place that baffled police last Thursday night. The unnamed woman’s 11-year-old son... (Continue reading)

Kevin McCarthy, Young Gun

Written on 31 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) may be 45, but he clearly considers himself to be a “Young Gun” when it comes to national politics. McCarthy, whose district includes parts of San Luis Obispo County, and two other conservative Republicans have co-authored... (Continue reading)

Chuck and Annie reunited

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 33 comments

Annie the dog, whose plight ignited a community-wide debate, was returned to her original owner Chuck Hoage of Nipomo on Monday. A statement released Monday afternoon by Dr. Eric Anderson, head of county Animal Services, made the official announcement. According... (Continue reading)

2010 could be record year for state marijuana busts

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

Law enforcement officials believe that 2010 could be a record year for marijuana busts, topping the seven million pot plants destroyed last year. [California Watch] With the major fall pot harvest fast approaching, law enforcement agencies across the state are... (Continue reading)

Annie to be returned to original owner

Written on 29 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 45 comments

The Arroyo Grande woman who currently has Annie the dog told a reporter Saturday that the family intends to return the dog to her original owner. [Santa Maria Times] The woman, using the name Sasha Sampson to protect her identity,... (Continue reading)

$133 million jackpot winning ticket purchased in Morro Bay

Written on 28 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

The unknown winner of last night’s $133 million California lotto jackpot purchased the winning ticket at Bottle Liquor on Main Street in Morro Bay. [KSBY] The sole winner has not yet laid claim to the winnings. He or she successfully... (Continue reading)

State worker suicide on the increase

Written on 27 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

The number of calls from state employees for workplace grief counseling has doubled as officials also grapple with a rise in employee suicide. [Sacramento Bee] Counselors met 33 times in 2009 with state employees traumatized by the suicide of a... (Continue reading)

CSU violated law in not disclosing Sarah Palin’s pay

Written on 27 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

A California judge ruled that California State University at Stanislaus’ refusal to disclose the amount it paid Sarah Palin for a speech violated the California’s Public Record Act. [CourthouseNews] CSU Stanislaus paid Palin $75,000, plus first class air fare and... (Continue reading)