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High speed chase ends in Paso Robles fatality

Written on 10 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A California Highway Patrol high speed chase ended in a fatal crash Thursday night at about 11 p.m. in Paso Robles. A CHP officer approached a 56-year-old man who appeared drunk at the Wellsona truck stop west of Highway 101,... (Continue reading)

SLO firefighter assault sparked by affair allegations

Written on 10 Jun, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 146 comments

A local firefighter allegedly beat a man unconscious in a bathroom at Pappy McGregor’s in San Luis Obispo on Saturday after an eight-month rift stemming from claims the firefighter was having an affair with another firefighter’s wife. The incident has sparked... (Continue reading)

Madonna Road shooter arrested

Written on 9 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An Arroyo Grande man was arrested Wednesday on attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting at  a man riding in a car on Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo earlier this week. The victim and two of his friends were driving... (Continue reading)

Ed Arnold pleads to child porn, burglary charges

Written on 9 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Former Arroyo Grande City Council member Ed Arnold entered a no-contest plea Wednesday to felony charges of residential burglary and possession of child pornography. Arnold faces of to six months in San Luis Obispo County Jail. Under the plea agreement,... (Continue reading)

Identity theft ring busted

Written on 9 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Three alleged members of an identity theft ring suspected of more than 150 theft cases in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties were arrested on Friday. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives, Pismo Beach Police, Santa Maria Police and... (Continue reading)

Oceano’s financial records manipulated?

Written on 8 Jun, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 64 comments

Oceano’s former general manager asked the company he purchased a controversial new computer system from to input unconfirmed accounting data leaving the district unable to come up with accurate financial information. After years of financial mismanagement, Oceano Community Services District is... (Continue reading)

Afternoon of Epicurean Delight, event photos

Written on 8 Jun, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Guest strolled through the lovely gardens, enjoyed the panoramic views, and sat poolside while tasting a wide array of delicious foods and wines at the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach. The 24th annual Afternoon of Epicurean... (Continue reading)

Tapes provide details of alleged Cal Poly rape

Written on 8 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The Cal Poly student accused of rape said he had consensual sex with the alleged victim, while the woman said she woke up the next day naked with severe pain and scratches, according to two search warrants filed by San... (Continue reading)

Movie review: X-Men First Class

Written on 7 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

By MIRANDA FORESMAN Prequels have a reputation for being less than satisfying. After all, who goes back and reads the prologue after reading through the book? The allure for X-Men: First Class is not solely the story but more so... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman guilty of $35 million fraud scheme

Written on 7 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A Paso Robles woman was found guilty this afternoon of three felony counts in a scheme to defraud the United States Department of Education and the California Department of Education by submitting an application for more than $35 million in... (Continue reading)