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Arroyo Grande woman arrested for hit and run

Written on 31 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Arroyo Grande woman was arrested after she allegedly drove her truck into a fire hydrant on Saturday knocking out water service to portions of Grove Beach. [SantaMariaTimes] Chantel Molina, 33, was driving a Ford F150 on the 900 block... (Continue reading)

Bomb threat at Arroyo Grande Walmart

Written on 31 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Walmart employees ordered an evacuation of the Arroyo Grande Walmart after receiving what they deemed to be a credible bomb threat on Monday shortly before midnight. [KSBY] Arroyo Grande police then searched the store with the use of bomb-sniffing dogs... (Continue reading)

Inmate slashes deputy with razor blade

Written on 31 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

An inmate at the San Luis Obispo County Jail attacked a correctional officer with a razor blade on Monday following an altercation with deputies. Atascadero State Hospital patient Jimmy Scota Martinez, 41, was transferred to the jail to await trial... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach fire almost fully contained

Written on 30 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Firefighters have a fire on the ridge separating Avila Beach from Shell Beach almost fully contained. Cal Fire officials said between five and six acres of heavy brush burned in the fire that was first reported about 3:30 p.m. today.... (Continue reading)

Sheriff’s department sex scandal lands three under investigation

Written on 30 Jul, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 234 comments

CORRECTION: While senior deputy Todd Steeb and Pozdolski’s wife are under investigation, Sheriff Ian Parkinson placed only John Pozdolski on paid administrative leave. By KAREN VELIE An alleged affair between a senior San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputy and a... (Continue reading)

North County Tea Party gaining strength

Written on 30 Jul, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 147 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN There’s a big party brewing, but it’s not about dancing and cocktails — the issue at hand for members of the rapidly-growing North County Tea Party is nothing less than salvation of these United States. With its... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles men suspected of murder and kidnapping

Written on 30 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A Paso Robles father and son are suspected of shooting and killing two men at a San Ardo residence on Saturday before kidnapping a 16-year-old who was at the home. The owner of the home discovered the bodies of Hector... (Continue reading)

Man shot in Paso Robles

Written on 30 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

An altercation in the parking lot of the Dry Creek Apartment complex in Paso Robles ended with a 25-year-old man being shot on Saturday. Witnesses told police that at about 11:15 p.m. the suspect shot the victim and then fled... (Continue reading)

Trader Joe’s barbeque chicken salad recalled

Written on 28 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Federal food inspectors initiated a recall of Trader Joe’s barbeque chicken salads because the onions used in the salad may be contaminated with listeria bacteria. United States Department of Agriculture officials announced in a press release on Friday that Huxtable’s... (Continue reading)

Renaissance Festival on Sunday, event photos

Written on 27 Jul, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Knights jousted while minstrels played unique instruments at San Luis Obispo County’s annual Renaissance Festival on Sunday. If you would like to buy a high resolution print of any of these photos, aside from those of the performers, contact photographer... (Continue reading)