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Pismo Beach police arrest counterfeiting suspects

Written on 22 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Pismo Beach police officers arrested a man and woman from San Diego on Tuesday who attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill to make a purchase at an outlet store. Officers responded to the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets around 5:30... (Continue reading)

Sheriff deputy turned bank robber?

Written on 22 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The 70-year-old Paso Robles man arrested Wednesday for robbing a Cambria bank was a former Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy. [KCOY] From 1969 to 1977, Bruce Valentine served as a deputy before leaving the department because of a non-service related... (Continue reading)

Man shot and wounded near Cal Poly

Written on 22 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man suffered a gunshot wound but survived Thursday evening in a neighborhood near Cal Poly. [Tribune] An unknown suspect shot the victim around 8 p.m. Thursday in the 400 block of Buena Vista Avenue. Emergency personnel transported the victim... (Continue reading)

Authors Anonymous movie gets release date

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Discovered, Featured | 5 comments

The feature film comedy “Authors Anonymous,” written by Dave Congalton has been picked up for distribution and is scheduled for release next spring. [The Wrap] New York-based Screen Media Films and Starz Digital Media have partnered to acquire all North... (Continue reading)

Toxic substance department records point to inaction in chemical cases

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Almost two years ago, a San Luis Obispo city employee ordered others to dump chemicals and paints at a city facility. The state’s Department of Toxic Substance Control began an investigation and told witnesses that criminal cases... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly partiers accused of racism

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

Cal Poly officials are investigating an alleged gathering of “Colonial Bros and Nava-Hos” that took place last week at an off-campus location. [Tribune] The fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa is accused of hosting a party last Friday in which men attended... (Continue reading)

California’s $2.4 billion surplus

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

California’s financial situation has improved and advisors are projecting a $2.4 billion surplus at the end of the fiscal year in June 2014, according to the Legislature’s budget advisors. [LATimes] Gains from the economic recovery and stock market could provide... (Continue reading)

NRC listens to outcry on Diablo Canyon waste storage

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

About 200 members of the public addressed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Wednesday night in San Luis Obispo about the storage of nuclear waste at Diablo Canyon Power Plant, most of whom objected to the practice. The NRC is in the... (Continue reading)

70-year-old man arrested for robbing Cambria bank

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 70-year-old Paso Robles man was arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly robbing a Rabobank in Cambria earlier this month. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bruce Valentine after serving a search warrant at Valentine’s Heritage Ranch home. On... (Continue reading)

SLO County prosecutor running for district attorney

Written on 20 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

San Luis Obispo County prosecutor Dan Dow announced Tuesday that he is running for district attorney. [KSBY] Dow, who has been a deputy district attorney for the last six years, announced his bid for the office a day after District... (Continue reading)