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SLO police search Fresno County for shooting suspects

Written on 7 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo Police searched properties in Fresno County Thursday looking for suspects in an early November shooting. [KCOY] Along with Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies and a SWAT team, the police served three search warrants near a school, but did... (Continue reading)

Guadalupe man sentenced to 63 years for murder

Written on 7 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A Guadalupe man found guilty of murdering a 32-year-old man and dumping the body in a Nipomo field was sentenced to 63 years to life by a Santa Barbara court. Alejandro Carrillo, a reputed gang member, shot Pedro Gonzalez at... (Continue reading)

Man dies after walking into oncoming big-rig

Written on 7 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A big-rig truck hit and killed a pedestrian Thursday afternoon who intentionally walked into oncoming traffic in the Avila Beach area. [KCOY] The California Highway Patrol determined that the 49-year-old man pulled his Ford pickup over to the right shoulder... (Continue reading)

Central District U.S. Attorney’s collected over $430 million from defendants

Written on 7 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California collected more than $430 million as a result of criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits and asset forfeiture actions during the 2012 fiscal year, United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. announced... (Continue reading)

Testimony reveals defendant’s description of Myers murder

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A preliminary hearing Wednesday in the Dystiny Myers murder case revealed statements by one of the defendants explaining his role in the killing of the 15-year-old Santa Maria girl. [KCOY] Cody Miller told San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies and... (Continue reading)

Genius behind delivery of high speed “Hobbit” in SLO

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By LISA RIZZO The worldwide movie premier of “The Hobbit” next week will unveil the fastest imaging in cinema history during a journey through ‘Middle-earth,’ thanks in part to technology designed and manufactured by USL, Inc. in San Luis Obispo.... (Continue reading)

Movie review: Killing Them Softly

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By MIRANDA FORESMAN I like mob movies, all kinds of mob movies. Everything from The Departed (2006) to Scarface (1983), all the way back to The Big Sleep (1946). Killing Them Softly is not like those movies. It doesn’t have... (Continue reading)

Fresh & Easy flops, considering closure

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The owners of Fresh & Easy announced Wednesday that because the stores are failing in the U.S. market they are reviewing options such as selling or closing the chain. [AdAge] “It is now clear that Fresh & Easy will not... (Continue reading)

Car chase leads to Arroyo Grande High School lockdown

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

An Oceano man who allegedly stole a truck in Arroyo Grande, rammed a police car and led officers on a chase that ended across the street from the high school, is currently being held in the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

This spy is as close as your TV

Written on 5 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

Your digital video recorder may soon be watching you in the privacy of your home, recording your reaction to television commercials. Verizon has filed for a patent on a DVR that is equipped with a camera and recorder. Information gathered... (Continue reading)