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Steve Adams letters released

Written on 22 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 66 comments

Former Arroyo Grande City Manager Steve Adams sent a letter to the city last week threatening a lawsuit if the council does not pay him six months severance. The city will meet in closed session on Thursday at 7 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Pat Hedges makes a splash

Written on 21 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Former San Luis Obispo County sheriff Pat Hedges has burst back onto the scene by crashing into a fire hydrant and knocking out power — not in pursuit of a suspect — rather by accident. San Luis Obispo Police Captain... (Continue reading)

Suspected gangster shoots and misses in Paso Robles

Written on 21 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A man with gang ties fired several shots at a Paso Robles resident Tuesday morning but never struck the victim, according to Paso Robles police. [KSBY] Officers responded to the shooting shortly before 6 a.m. in the 800 block of... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria robbers target Taco Bell

Written on 21 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

In recent months, Santa Maria robbers have targeted liquor stores, convenience stores, Kmart and a steakhouse. On Monday, it was Taco Bell’s turn to get robbed. [KEYT] Just after 6 a.m., two masked gentlemen entered the Taco Bell located at... (Continue reading)

Is Capps upset with Obama?

Written on 21 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 48 comments

Central Coast Rep. Lois Capps praised President Barack Obama for his State of the Union address Tuesday night, but took an uncharacteristic jab at the commander in chief for passing over the subject of gun control. Capps credited Obama with... (Continue reading)

Student goes on vandalism spree at Cal Poly

Written on 20 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

A Cal Poly student is accused of embarking on a vandalism spree that caused approximately $25,000 in damages to the university campus. Police say that Logan Puleri, 19, left a trail of vandalism across the middle of the campus early... (Continue reading)

Are Paso Robles teens wholesaling pot at the park?

Written on 20 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Paso Robles police caught two juveniles with 74 grams of marijuana near a public park on Friday afternoon. Officers arrested the two teens around 2 p.m. near Centennial Park. They seized packaging materials and digital scales in addition to the... (Continue reading)

Legal counsel battles board

Written on 19 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

BY KAREN VELIE Amid allegations he had repeatedly failed to follow board direction, the San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Board will review the performance of district legal counsel Mike Seitz on Jan. 21. At a Dec. 17 sanitation district... (Continue reading)

California teachers accused of beach sex with students

Written on 19 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

Two female Southern California high school teachers are accused of luring a group of male students to the beach, giving them booze and then engaging in sexual acts. [LA Times] Orange County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested South Hills High School... (Continue reading)

Villa Automotive in SLO catches fire

Written on 19 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Longtime San Luis Obispo-based auto care shop Villa Automotive caught on fire Sunday afternoon, but suffered limited damage. [KEYT] The fire broke out in Villa Automotive’s attic around 3:15 p.m. With assistance from an automatic sprinkler system, San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)