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California senator likely sexually harassed subordinates

Written on 21 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

State Sen. Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) engaged in “unwanted flirtatious or sexually suggestive behavior” toward six women, four of whom were his subordinates, according to the findings of an outside investigation. [Cal Coast Times] During the investigation, the law firms Gibson... (Continue reading)

SLO considering three recreation pot shops

Written on 20 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

San Luis Obispo’s city staff is recommending that SLO allow up to three brick and mortar marijuana dispensaries under new pot regulations that are currently being drafted. [Cal Coast Times] If the regulations are passed, the city of SLO could... (Continue reading)

3 Santa Maria men arrested for rape and pimping of a minor

Written on 20 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Santa Maria police rescued an underage prostitute and arrested three men on various charges ranging from rape to pimping of a minor. [Cal Coast Times] After a report of prostitution, Santa Maria detectives contacted the victim, as well as three... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man killed in Highway 101 crash

Written on 19 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 71-year-old Atascadero man died following a rollover crash on Highway 101 Sunday afternoon that also left a 72-year-old woman hospitalized. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 5 p.m., Thomas Cahill was driving a 1989 Alfa Romeo convertible northbound near San... (Continue reading)

Man stabbed in scuffle outside Paso Robles store

Written on 19 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A Paso Robles man ended up in the hospital and another on the run after a fight outside a liquor store in Paso Robles Saturday evening escalated to a stabbing, according to the city’s police department. [Cal Coast News] Shortly... (Continue reading)

Teens arrested for shooting BBs into a vacant field

Written on 18 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested two juveniles in Los Osos on Friday afternoon for firing a BB gun in a “grossly negligent manner.” [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 7 p.m., a 911 caller reported seeing someone shoot a... (Continue reading)

California fielding hundreds of illegal marijuana business complaints

Written on 17 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The state of California has received 304 complaints in recent weeks about alleged violations of marijuana regulations, many of which have come from newly licensed pot businesses who say illicit cannabis operations are cutting into their market share. [LA Times]... (Continue reading)

California seeking to fine employers for complying with ICE

Written on 15 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 14 comments

In the aftermath of the passage of legislation aimed at limiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in California, the state has released rules employers must follow or risk fines of up to $10,000 per offense. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s $9.95 million settlement in Los Osos sewer lawsuit

Written on 14 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

San Luis Obispo County has agreed to pay $9.95 million to a Los Osos Wastewater Project contractor who filed a law suit demanding payment for uncompensated construction work. The settlement agreement is slated to go before the SLO County Board... (Continue reading)

Best-selling SLO author accused of sexual harassment

Written on 13 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 14 comments

  Jay Asher Amid a wave of swirling sexual harassment controversies gaining attention as part of the Me Too movement, best-selling author Jay Asher, a resident of San Luis Obispo, was ousted from a prominent writers’ organization. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)