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Citizen’s arrest stops Paso Robles car burglary

Written on 30 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A Paso Robles resident detained a Templeton man breaking into a neighbor’s car early Sunday morning. Around 3 a.m. Sunday, Paso Robles police received a call about a suspected car burglar in the 1000 block of 19th Street. When officers... (Continue reading)

Mo’s Smokehouse BBQ cook injured in explosion

Written on 30 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

An explosion Wednesday at Mo’s Smokehouse BBQ restaurant on Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo left a cook with serious injuries. [KSBY] At about 6 p.m., a commercial pressure cooker exploded, blowing a hole in the roof of the kitchen... (Continue reading)

Panga landing at Montana de Oro leads to 14 arrests

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

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 14 people Wednesday in connection with a panga boat that beached at Montana de Oro State Park. Just after midnight Wednesday, deputies spotted suspicious vehicles traveling into Montan de Oro, where they dropped... (Continue reading)

Earthquake felt by county residents

Written on 29 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

An earthquake measuring 4.6 and centered offshore near Goleta shook residents as far north as Bradley early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey has reported. The 7:38 a.m. tremor caused no apparent damage or injuries, officials said, and no tsunami threat... (Continue reading)

Brown divorce papers reveal discrepancies

Written on 29 May, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 66 comments

By CALCOASTNEWS STAFF EDITOR’S NOTE: See two declarations by Edward Ingles, Jayne Brown’s ex-boyfriend, at the bottom of this story.  CalCoastNews is not endorsing any of the three candidates for San Luis Obispo City Council. Six years after Paul Brown... (Continue reading)

Final Myers defendant sentenced

Written on 29 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge sentenced Jason Greenwell, the only defendant who testified in the Dystiny Myers murder trial, to 15 years to life in prison Tuesday. Greenwell pled guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for his testimony. His plea... (Continue reading)

Wal-Mart pleads guilty to federal environmental crimes

Written on 29 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Wal-Mart has admitted to violating criminal and civil laws to protect water quality and agreed to pay more than $110 million in fines. As part of a multi-million case against the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. pleaded guilty Tuesday... (Continue reading)

Boxer wants faulty nuclear power plant repairs investigated

Written on 29 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

California Senator Barbara Boxer is calling for a federal investigation into Southern California Edison’s past handling of the currently inactive San Onofre nuclear power plant after receiving information suggesting that utility executives misled the public and regulators about repair work.... (Continue reading)

Paul Brown responds to abuse allegations

Written on 28 May, 2013 in Featured, Opinion | 129 comments

OPINION By PAUL BROWN It came to my attention today that my ex-wife, Jayne Isaacs, has sent out an email attacking my character in the final three weeks of this special election. While the ugliness of our divorce and the... (Continue reading)

Cuesta Title ex-employee tight-lipped at deposition

Written on 28 May, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former Cuesta Title employee refused to answer questions posed to her at a Kelly Gearhart-linked deposition, asserting her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. In 2009, investors filed a lawsuit alleging Stewart Title and Cuesta Title aided... (Continue reading)