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Paso Robles hires two patrol officers

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

The Paso Robles Police Department added two patrol officers to its short-staffed force. Officers Stephen Lampe and Nicolaus Heuer joined the department Monday at a ceremony held in the Emergency Operation Center. Both hold police experience in other California departments.... (Continue reading)

Woman disrobes during city council meeting

Written on 6 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

During her public comment at a San Francisco City Council meeting Monday about banning public nudity a woman disrobed and was led out of the meeting.[SFChronicle] For about two hours, speakers argued over whether Castro’s “naked guys” were a few... (Continue reading)

Shadowy right-wing contributor unmasked

Written on 5 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 36 comments

A national conservative group has been identified as the source of a heretofore anonymous last-minute contribution of $11 million infused into two California initiative campaigns. (Sacramento Bee) Compliance from Americans for Job Security of Nevada came only after a rare... (Continue reading)

Legislatures breaking the backs of California businesses

Written on 5 Nov, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION By JOE SCHIMANDLE CPA I was not aware of Senate Bill 1234 until after it was passed in Sacramento and was signed by the Governor. So after becoming aware of it, I just spent some time reading the entire... (Continue reading)

More Cambria Scarecrow Festival, event photos

Written on 5 Nov, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

During the month of October, more than 200 of the most artistic, creative and lively scarecrows line the streets of Cambria in an event sponsored by the Cambria Historical Society. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would... (Continue reading)

Robber assaults SLO residents with baseball bat

Written on 5 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A 32-year-old San Luis Obispo woman who was caught burglarizing a unit at the Sagrado Corazon Townhomes on Casa Street beat two residents with a baseball bat on Sunday. At about 9 a.m., the residents awoke to find Sandra Lee... (Continue reading)

California GOP lodges complaint against Lois Capps

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

The chairman of the California Republican Party filed an ethics complaint against Congresswoman Lois Capps that requests an investigation into whether she violated House rules by renting a room to a staff member and failing to report it on financial... (Continue reading)

SLO woman stabbed while protecting son

Written on 4 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A San Luis Obispo woman who tried to stop a man who was allegedly assaulting her son with a knife was stabbed in the hand early Sunday morning. Jose Garcia, 27, and Milton Flores, 30, were arguing over a civil... (Continue reading)

SLO political cartoon videos

Written on 3 Nov, 2012 in Featured, Screening Room | 15 comments

Mysterious cartoonist SLO Shank’s two latest videos portray discussions between San Luis Obispo mayoral candidates Jan Marx and Steve Barasch  and city attorney Christine Dietrick and Councilman John Ashbaugh. SLO Shank regularly posts his videos on YouTube.... (Continue reading)

Political sign thief caught on video

Written on 3 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 68 comments

For weeks, signs promoting council candidates Kevin Rice and Dan Carpenter and mayoral candidate Steve Barasch have been disappearing from yards around the city of San Luis Obispo. Earlier today, a local man captured a video of a woman attempting... (Continue reading)