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Bookkeeper allegedly embezzled more than $1 million from Cambria business

Written on 25 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A former bookkeeper embezzled more than $1 million from a Cambria construction business, according to a criminal complaint filed last week by the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. Elizabeth Edith Shaw, 68, embezzled the money from her former... (Continue reading)

Man snatches woman in SLO, tries dragging her into home

Written on 25 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A 40-year-old man allegedly grabbed a 30-year-old woman who was walking on a San Luis Obispo sidewalk on Friday and tried to drag her into a nearby apartment. But, a friend of the victim interrupted the kidnapping and called the... (Continue reading)

Ventura woman arrested for beating officer with big stick

Written on 24 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A woman with a four-foot stick interrupted a traffic stop in Ventura on Saturday and attacked an officer. Despite coming in the line of fire of a Taser, the woman managed to strike the officer with the stick before getting... (Continue reading)

Hundreds partake in SLO’s “March for Science”

Written on 24 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

Hundreds of science supporters marched the streets of San Luis Obispo on Saturday in a march to raise awareness of the importance of science in addressing society’s largest and complex issues. At the rally that took place on Earth Day,... (Continue reading)

Three fires break out in SLO County on Sunday

Written on 24 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Three fires broke out in San Luis Obispo County on Sunday. One fire occurred early Sunday morning in Oceano, while two blazes burned on opposite ends of the county in the afternoon. Around 4 a.m., a boat and a trailer... (Continue reading)

State audit slams Cal Poly for management pay and hiring

Written on 24 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

An audit of the California State University system singles out Cal Poly several times over its practices of hiring unnecessary management personnel and increasing their pay, sometimes in violation of state regulations and CSU policy. At the request of the... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly officer accused of shooting an unarmed man

Written on 23 Apr, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

A former Fresno police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man is now working for the Cal Poly Police Department. Shortly after Cal Poly hired Felipe Manuel Lucero, students accused the officer of putting a 21-year-old man in a... (Continue reading)

Man killed in Paso Robles plane crash

Written on 23 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A 54-year-old man was killed Sunday morning when his single-engine biplane crashed into a field near Highway 46 in Paso Robles, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. Javier Fernando Arango of Los Angeles was the only occupant of... (Continue reading)

Why SLO does not have affordable housing

Written on 23 Apr, 2017 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER The regulatory process has universally been blamed for the high cost of housing. This is a myth. Even if, here in San Luis Obispo, we eliminate all regulatory constraints in the permitting process and new housing... (Continue reading)

What should you do when stopped by law enforcement?

Written on 22 Apr, 2017 in Discovered, Featured | 21 comments

While we all rely on law enforcement to keep us safe and protect us, it is important to know your right during encounters with officers. Throughout the Central Coast and the nation, people have demonstrated against prejudice and police violence. ... (Continue reading)