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Impasse by federal lawmakers could result in a shutdown

Written on 2 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 39 comments

A group of Senate Republicans that had been trying to work out a potential compromise with the White House on the federal debt and annual deficits suspended its efforts on Thursday, saying it had reached an impasse. [LATimes] With a... (Continue reading)

Appellate court upholds California foie gras ban

Written on 2 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A federal appellate court upheld California’s ban on the sale of foie gras last week. [LA Times] Foie gras is fatty liver produced by the force-feeding of birds, typically ducks or geese. California banned the force-feeding of birds to fatten... (Continue reading)

California’s oldest resident dies at 114

Written on 2 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The oldest person in California and the fifth oldest person in the world died last week at the age of 114. [Union Tribune] Soledad Mexia died August 29 in a Chula Vista Care facility, 17 days after she celebrated her... (Continue reading)

Chumash Indians seeking to increase reservation size

Written on 31 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ proposal to increase their reservation size 10 fold has been met with vocal opposition from Santa Barbara County officials and residents. Currently, the Chumash reservation, which sets northwest of Santa Barbara and includes... (Continue reading)

Wine issues shadow other counties, too

Written on 30 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Santa Barbara County officials are looking at ways to control a burgeoning wine-making economy without fueling a war between agricultural and neighborhood interests — and it’s not about water. (Santa Maria Times) Rather, planners and winery representatives seek a way... (Continue reading)

$12 million in marijuana discovered on ranch

Written on 30 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies eradicated approximately 4,000 marijuana plants, valued at $12 million, from private property between the cities of Lompoc and Buellton. The owner of the property noticed that individuals had trespassed on his property and were diverting... (Continue reading)

Man hit by train in Pismo Beach identified

Written on 30 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Pismo Beach police have identified a 22-year-old man hit by a train Tuesday as Mark Manuele of Pismo Beach. Manuele suffered non-life threatening injuries from the collision and received treatment at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. Police say he was... (Continue reading)

Trio of gang members arrested for Paso Robles crime spree

Written on 30 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Paso Robles police detectives arrested three believed gang members for a series of crimes between the evenings of August 22 and August 24. During that span, victims reported three incidents which included assaults, knife attacks, a robbery and a carjacking,... (Continue reading)

Broadway by the Sea 2013, event photos

Written on 29 Aug, 2013 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Music lovers celebrated summer with an outdoor concert featuring the voices of OperaSLO’s best singers performing the music of Broadway and more at the Chapman Estate by the Sea. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Bandit pleads not guilty

Written on 29 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A 50-year-old Watsonville woman suspected to be the Central Coast Bandit pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all of the charges she faces, despite telling KSBY that she was indeed the bank robber. [KSBY] Cristina Fernandez Padilla faces nine counts of... (Continue reading)