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Man apparently killed in San Miguel bar fight

Written on 8 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A man died following a bar fight Sunday night in San Miguel. Around 10:44 p.m. Sunday, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fight between two groups in front of the Elkhorn Bar in the 1200 block of... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande Council to review Adams’ performance

Written on 7 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 72 comments

Shortly after the release of police officer reports of a late night romantic rendezvous at Arroyo Grande City Hall between City Manager Steve Adams and a subordinate, city officials placed a public employee performance evaluation of Adams on the agenda.... (Continue reading)

Teen injured at Santa Barbara County nude beach

Written on 7 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A teenager is in serious condition after a cave partially collapsed trapping him Saturday in the More Mesa Beach area. More Mesa Beach is a popular Santa Barbara County nude beach. The wide beach is backed by high, dirt cliffs.... (Continue reading)

DA files human trafficking charges

Written on 6 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed human trafficking charges against Richard Brooks for allegedly pimping out, raping and drugging a 17-year-old girl. Brooks, 38, of San Francisco is charged with 16 counts including a charge of human... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man dies following bike accident

Written on 6 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A 31-year-old Morro Bay man died last week from injuries he sustained from crashing his bike into a parked car on his way to work. Jose de Jesus Duron was on his way to the Great American Fish Company for... (Continue reading)

Ventura man pleads guilty to $8 million fraud

Written on 6 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A Ventura man pleaded guilty Sept. 2 to federal fraud charges for his involvement in an $8 million investment scheme that lured investors with false promises relating to the development of an alternative energy technology, according to federal prosecutors. William... (Continue reading)

Supervisor candidates clash over hobo bash

Written on 5 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 170 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A planned fundraiser for San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate Lynn Compton involving “hobo stew” has become the center of the latest controversy in the nasty campaign for the fourth district seat. The Compton campaign is planning... (Continue reading)

Ex-frat president arrested for pot sales in home robbed by football players

Written on 5 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

San Luis Obispo police have arrested the ex-president of Cal Poly’s Delta Sigma Phi fraternity for marijuana sales, nearly one month after a group of Cal Poly football players allegedly robbed the fraternity’s house. On Thursday morning, police, sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man sentenced to 16 years for torturing girlfriend

Written on 4 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Morro Bay man, whom prosecutors accused of torturing his ex-girlfriend at knife point in 2011, received a 16-year state prison sentence Wednesday. [Tribune] Last month, Andrew Mattson, 30, accepted a plea agreement two days into his trial. Mattson pleaded... (Continue reading)

Nearly 1 in 10 California workers in U.S. illegally, study finds

Written on 4 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

Illegal immigrants comprise nearly 10 percent of California’s workforce, according to a study released Wednesday by USC researchers. [LA Times] The study found that illegal immigrants account for 38 percent of workers in California’s agricultural industry and 14 percent of... (Continue reading)