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Man arrested for selling drugs out of Paso Robles hotel

Written on 15 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

Police arrested a 48-year-old Grover Beach man for selling drugs out of a Paso Robles hotel on Wednesday. During a search of the Wine Country Inn, Paso Robles detectives found 16 grams of black tar heroin and six grams of... (Continue reading)

Violent offender leads deputies on chase in North County

Written on 15 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A San Luis Obispo man with a violent criminal history led San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase in North County on Thursday. After a 17-minute pursuit, deputies arrested Jason Robert McMaster, as well as his female... (Continue reading)

Paraglider gets tangled in Templeton power lines

Written on 15 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A paraglider crashed into a power pole in Templeton and became tangled in power lines early Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews responded and rescued. The paraglider was not electrocuted, but he did suffer injuries. His current condition is unclear. The accident... (Continue reading)

Did the arsonist win?

Written on 14 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 53 comments

The alleged late night torching of a home slated to house migrant workers has prompted a Nipomo strawberry grower to announced he no longer plans to house his farm workers in a residential neighborhood. The home was one of seven... (Continue reading)

Friends of Oceano Dunes sues the Coastal Commission

Written on 14 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An off-roading organization that is attempting to overturn the Oceano Dunes dust rule has sued the California Coastal Commission over the agency’s role in implementing the controversial regulation. The lawsuit also names California state parks as a... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman turns herself in over counterfeit checks

Written on 14 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A Paso Robles woman turned herself in Tuesday morning after police circulated a photo of her allegedly passing a counterfeit check. Kathleen Bartley, 56, is accused of handing counterfeit checks to cashiers at the Paso Robles Target and Lowe’s Home... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed in collision with Santa Barbara officer

Written on 14 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

An off-duty Santa Barbara police lieutenant struck and killed a man who was walking in the fast lane on Highway 101 Tuesday night. The officer tried to avoid the collision, according to the California Highway Patrol. [KCOY] At approximately 10:30... (Continue reading)

Thief targeting roadside stands on Huasna Road

Written on 13 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who has been stealing money at night from roadside produce stands. The suspect has been targeting stands on Huasna Road in rural Arroyo Grande. Investigators are circulating a... (Continue reading)

State attorney pleads no contest in courtroom brawl case

Written on 13 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A California deputy attorney general has pleaded no contest to disturbing the peace for her role in a courtroom wrestling match with a San Luis Obispo bailiff. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to drop a greater charge of resisting a peace... (Continue reading)

3 candidates enter SLO council race

Written on 13 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Three candidates have announced plans to run for San Luis Obispo City Council seats in November. Excluding the mayoral race, two council seats will be up for grabs, and no incumbents will be running. [Tribune] Councilman John Ashbaugh is not... (Continue reading)