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Cuesta College misses enrollment goal, focusing on next year

Written on 20 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Even though Cuesta College expanded summer session attracted one of the largest student turnouts in years, it was not enough to qualify the college for $1.1 million in additional state funds this year, Superintendent/President Gil Stork announced. College officials plan... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man found on tracks, died from a fall

Written on 20 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

An autopsy revealed the 59-year-old man found dead on the railroad tracks near 24th Street in Paso Robles Monday died after falling from a bridge. The Coroner’s Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s determined that James Dahlgren died... (Continue reading)

Deputies seize 5,031 marijuana plants in North County

Written on 20 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

A two month investigation has led to the arrests of four people and the confiscation of 5,031 plants discovered in the Los Padres National Forest south of Santa Margarita Lake Road, according to a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s press... (Continue reading)

Murdered woman’s son sentenced to life in prison

Written on 19 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The schizophrenic man accused of killing his father and three others at an auto junkyard in Santa Maria in 2008 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Leeds told the court he had not taken... (Continue reading)

Gearharts want their wedding ring back

Written on 19 Jul, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 47 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former north San Luis Obispo County developer Kelly Gearhart and his wife Tamara Gearhart have asked a federal bankruptcy court in Ohio to allow them to purchase her wedding ring back for $814. As the result of... (Continue reading)

More and more people call the streets home

Written on 19 Jul, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION By NOOZHAWK COLUMNIST KEN WILLIAMS Still again, harsh voices are raised against those who find the streets home. For some, there is an underlying assumption that the poor are, at best, a nuisance, and at worst, a threat. Certain... (Continue reading)

Los Osos doctor develops diet drug

Written on 19 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A diet drug created by a Los Osos doctor was approved Tuesday by the The Food and Drug Administration. Doctor Thomas Najarian developed the diet pill Qsymia, which was originally dubbed Qnexa. This makes the first time in 13 years... (Continue reading)

Probation sweep nets 23 people and one artillery shell

Written on 19 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A probation sweep on Tuesday in north San Luis Obispo County resulted in the arrests of 23 people for probation or parole charges or new criminal charges. Officers discovered weapons, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, stolen property and a 155 mm... (Continue reading)

Pride after party at Novo, event photos

Written on 18 Jul, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

A diverse crowd of entertainers, locals and out-of-towners packed the Novo Restaurant in San Luis Obispo for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance’s annual pride after party. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a... (Continue reading)

Witness disputes officer’s account of Los Alamos shooting

Written on 18 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 53 comments

The woman whose boyfriend was shot three times in the chest after she called 911 to report he had a knife is disputing the California Highway Patrol officer’s account of the event. [KCOY] CHP officials said the officer was responding... (Continue reading)