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Jury finds San Miguel man guilty of attempted murder

Written on 17 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Even though his former girlfriend refused to testify against him, on Friday a jury found a San Miguel man guilty of attempted murder. [Cal Coast Times] Jim Pinedo is facing up to 30 years in prison. The jury found him... (Continue reading)

Developer Ryan Petetit pleads guilty to felony assault

Written on 16 Nov, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE Developer Ryan Petetit plead guilty Tuesday to five felony counts regarding a domestic violence incident in 2015 that sent a 23-year-old woman to the hospital. [Cal Coast Times] Petetit plead guilty to assault with great bodily injury,... (Continue reading)

Robe belt shaped like noose sparks latest Cal Poly campus concerns

Written on 16 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

While acknowledging the object found might not have any meaning or significance, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong penned a letter to the campus community discussing racism and mental health after a student in a dormitory found a bathrobe belt that... (Continue reading)

Man stabbed during brawl in downtown Paso Robles

Written on 16 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A fight that broke out between two men in downtown Paso Robles Thursday afternoon resulted in one man being stabbed and the other going to the hospital, as well. [Cal Coast Times] At about 2 p.m., a 56-year-old man confronted... (Continue reading)

Dystiny Myers’ brother guilty of robbing pot delivery man

Written on 16 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The brother of slain runaway teen Dystiny Myers has been convicted of robbing a medical marijuana delivery service and doing so for the benefit of a street gang. [Cal Coast Times] Joshua Logan Myers, 19, robbed a medical pot delivery... (Continue reading)

Students caught Atascadero teacher filming under their skirts

Written on 15 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

An Atascadero sixth-grade teacher charged with making child porn would position female students around his classroom in locations that enabled him to use electronic devices to record their crotches and backsides, according to a report prepared by a law firm... (Continue reading)

IWMA plans to seek new legal counsel

Written on 15 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A law firm with 20-year ties to San Luis Obispo County’s scandal-ridden waste disposal agency was poised Wednesday to win a lucrative new contract with the agency, but board members instead will now seek additional bids from other attorneys for... (Continue reading)

PG&E stock price plummets as lawsuit threats mount over Camp Fire

Written on 15 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

With PG&E facing the possibility of a determination that its equipment started the ongoing Camp Fire, now the deadliest blaze in California history, lawsuits are being prepared and the utility’s stock price is plummeting. [Cal Coast Times] PG&E’s stock price... (Continue reading)

Templeton to celebrate 132 years since its founding

Written on 15 Nov, 2018 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

The construction of a rustic train station brought more than trains to Templeton. Shortly after the first passenger train arrived at the Templeton train station on Nov. 29, 1886, the town sprouted hotels, restaurants, saloons, and a newspaper. [Cal Coast... (Continue reading)

More alarming SLO County IWMA credit card abuses

Written on 14 Nov, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

By KAREN VELIE Remember when Cal Coast Times’ reporters found San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority’s (IWMA) employees were using the government credit card for personal expenses like video rentals, online shopping and high-priced meals? It’s just part... (Continue reading)