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Gang members arrested for attempted murder and torture

Written on 11 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Santa Maria police arrested two gang members Wednesday for attempting to murder and torture of a man in June [KSBY]. Simon Gutierrez and Johnny Lugo stabbed the man, also a gang member, on North Broadway in Santa Maria, police said.... (Continue reading)

Sheriff offering $500 for sex offender

Written on 10 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is offering $500 for information leading to the arrest of a convicted sex offender who failed to register and appear in court. Matthew James Booker, 37, previously a resident of Templeton, committed lewd... (Continue reading)

Mysterious man behind anti-Muslim film to appear in court

Written on 10 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

A California man credited with producing an anti-Muslim film that has led to violent protests across the Middle East will appear in court Wednesday for arraignment on probation violation charges. Mark Basseley Youssef, who claims to have written the script... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande bans mobile pot shops

Written on 10 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ban mobile medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. [KCOY] In 2008, Arroyo Grande adopted an ordinance banning brick and mortar dispensaries only. Following a San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury report... (Continue reading)

A new Paso Robles chief just like the old chief?

Written on 10 Oct, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A six-person Paso Robles “citizens’ committee” advising in the selection of the city’s next chief of police includes the man whose recommendation led to the eventual appointment of  disgraced Lisa Solomon-Chitty as the city’s first female chief... (Continue reading)

Free flu shots Sunday in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 10 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

With a goal of vaccinating at least 2,000 people, San Luis Obispo County Health Agency will offer free flu shots to all county residents ages two years and older on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South... (Continue reading)

Homeless lawyers seek legal fees for constitutional complaint

Written on 9 Oct, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE The two lawyers who sued the city of San Luis Obispo for unconstitutional treatment of the homeless are seeking $148,727 in legal fees from the city for the civil case. In April, attorneys Saro Rizzo and Stew... (Continue reading)

Maldonado takes the lead in new poll

Written on 9 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 57 comments

Republican congressional candidate Abel Maldonado surged one point ahead of Democratic incumbent Lois Capps for the first time in the campaign in a poll released Monday. The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, shows Maldonado leading Capps 45 to 44,... (Continue reading)

SLO police officers reach pay cut agreement with city

Written on 9 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The city of San Luis Obispo completed a year of negotiations on employee salary concessions by agreeing to a new contract with the Police Officers Association. Police union representatives agreed to a four-year contract consisting of a 2 percent pay... (Continue reading)

Vote no on Proposition 36

Written on 9 Oct, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION By LESLIE HALLS Proposition 36 would revise the current Three Strikes law and would allow current convicted felons serving 25-life under Three Strikes to petition for a reduced sentence. The Three Strikes law was passed in 1994 and shortly... (Continue reading)