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Driver hits parked trucks, goes airborne in SLO

Written on 2 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A woman crashed her car into two trucks parked on the side of the Sacramento Drive near Via Esteban Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo. The woman’s car then went airborne and spun 180 degrees before landing. [KSBY] The woman... (Continue reading)

California Senate votes to ban smoking at the beach

Written on 1 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

California state senators voted Tuesday to ban smoking at beaches and parks. The bill would also prohibit disposing of tobacco waste at state parks and state beaches. [LA Times] Supporters of SB 1333 say the bill is necessary, not only... (Continue reading)

SLO mail-in ballots contain error

Written on 1 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The envelopes delivered with San Luis Obispo County vote-by-mail ballots incorrectly instruct voters, “Mail early. Postmarks do not count.” After a change in state law, vote-by-mail ballots will now be counted if they are postmarked on election day and reach... (Continue reading)

Former CalPERS CEO gets prison time for bribery

Written on 1 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

The former CEO of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has received a 4.5-year prison sentence. Federico Buenrostro accepted more than $200,000 in bribes and tried to direct investments to an associate, who later committed suicide. [Wall Street Journal]... (Continue reading)

Lopez Lake getting low again

Written on 31 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Despite the recent El Nino rains, park rangers are preparing to kick boaters out of Lopez Lake. The boat ramp at the lake will close in about four weeks. [KSBY] Lopez Lake is currently at 28.8 percent capacity, according to... (Continue reading)

Many California counties keeping campaign finances offline

Written on 31 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Less than half of California’s counties provide the public with online access to campaign finance records. [LA Times] In 2012, the California Legislature amended the Political Reform Act of 1974, allowing local jurisdictions to eliminate paper filing requirements for campaign... (Continue reading)

Man dies in Memorial Day ATV crash near Nacimiento Lake

Written on 31 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 30-year-old San Diego man died in an ATV accident Monday near Nacimiento Lake. Authorities have identified the man as Joshua Anthony Buttitta. Shortly after 12 p.m., Buttitta was driving a Yamaha Rhinoa, failed to navigate a turn on a... (Continue reading)

Three cars collide in Santa Barbara County’s Windy Gap

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A three-car crash in Santa Barbara County’s Windy Gap area sent one vehicle plunging off the road and five people to Cottage Hospital. In all, eight people suffered injuries in the crash, and five had to be extricated from vehicles.... (Continue reading)

Rock Hall of Famer Jeff Beck to play Chumash Casino in August

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By COLIN JONES The Chumash Casino Resort has several headliner heavyweights lined up this summer to wow audiences at its recently remodeled Samala Showroom, which is back to its 1,400 seat capacity. In addition to previously announced shows by Stevie... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles councilman accused of using position for profit

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Councilman John Hamon is accused of violating conflict of interest rules because he participates in government decisions that allegedly impact his business interests and income. Hamon is currently running against three other candidates for the... (Continue reading)