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Andrea Seastrand declared California’s taxfighter of the year

Written on 18 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) named former congresswoman and San Luis Obisop County resident, Andrea Seastrand, the “2016 Taxfighter of the Year.” Seastrand currently serves as the president of the Central Coast Taxpayers Association (CCTA). She recently led the... (Continue reading)

Prosecution of Templeton robbery case sparks feud

Written on 18 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

As the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes a Templeton home invasion robbery case, disputes are arising over which defendants should receive which plea deals. A teen accused of beating two other teens over the head with a... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police catch man wanted in Nevada

Written on 18 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

After an hour-long search that included K9s and a CHP helicopter, Atascadero police managed to capture a man who is wanted in Nevada on felony arrest warrants. Donovan Foot, 20, was designated a flight risk in the neighboring state. [KSBY]... (Continue reading)

Mother to combat Paso Robles drug problem after son finds needle

Written on 17 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Infuriated by her young son apparently getting pricked by a needled at a city park, a Paso Robles mother is launching a crusade against Paso Robles’ “heroin epidemic.” On Nov. 11, Desirae De Hoyos and a friend brought their sons... (Continue reading)

Another Paso Robles business gets robbed

Written on 17 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

For the sixth time in the last three weeks, there was an armed robbery at a North County business. A man robbed a Paso Robles music and clothing store on Wednesday, escaping with cash and a pair of boots. A... (Continue reading)

Did Santa Maria police set a suspect’s house on fire?

Written on 17 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Santa Maria Police Department SWAT team put an end to a multi-hour standoff by firing chemical agents into a domestic violence suspect’s home. Shortly after the chemicals were deployed, the house caught on fire, according to the police department.... (Continue reading)

Deputy’s DUI arrest leads to allegations of favoritism

Written on 16 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 81 comments

UPDATE: Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Cipolla said deputy Jim Fellows is facing a temporary suspension from the department following his trial. The department also detailed its reasons for retaining an officer arrested while on probation. By KAREN VELIE A San Luis... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach City Council passes urgency pot ban

Written on 16 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Despite stiff opposition from Councilman Erik Howell, the Pismo Beach City Council adopted an urgency ordinance that will ban most business activity involving marijuana after Proposition 64 passed. Prop. 64, which passed with 56 percent of the vote, legalized the... (Continue reading)

Car with Trump bumper sticker torched in Santa Maria

Written on 16 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

An arsonist allegedly set fire to a car in Santa Maria on Sunday that had a Donald Trump bumper sticker. [KCOY] On Sunday evening, a driver parked a green Ford Mustang in a lot in front of the popular El... (Continue reading)

Cambria finance director in line for five-digit raise

Written on 16 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Months after discrepancies surfaced in Cambria Community Services District accounting, CSD General Manager Jerry Gruber is proposing a nearly $15,000 salary increase for Finance Manager Patrick O’Reilly. The raise would amount to a more than $21,000 increase... (Continue reading)