Home  »  Archives

Articles Tagged With ‘Alcohol’




Cal Poly president reacts to second campus rape

Written on 13 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Cal Poly president Dr. Jeffrey Armstrong issued a statement Friday condemning a pair of sexual assaults that occurred against female students in less than a week. Campus police say a second student reported being raped in her campus dormitory room... (Continue reading)

Rape at Cal Poly fraternity

Written on 11 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 14 comments

San Luis Obispo Police sent out an alert today advising students of a reported rape of a college-aged woman who police say was intoxicated and unconscious at the time of the assault. The San Luis Obispo Police Department and the... (Continue reading)

A Cayucos Fourth of July

Written on 5 Jul, 2010 in Opinion | 5 comments

By STACEY WARDE I’m raw and unbalanced, hung over from a bout with beer and whisky. I skipped going to work today. It’s gray, overcast and generally gloomy. Besides, it’s a Saturday, and a Fourth of July weekend. I hate... (Continue reading)

Police take 30 hours to respond to 911 call

Written on 16 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 97 comments

On Feb. 11, the owner of K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers called 911 requesting law enforcement's help with a man who was harassing a female customer. Atascadero Police failed to respond. Shortly after 10 a.m., a man reeking of alcohol approached the female... (Continue reading)

Binge drinking shoots up among California teens

Written on 15 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

The San Jose Mercury News is reporting a disturbing trend: After dropping for decades, binge drinking among California teens is suddenly increasing at an alarming rate. Hard liquor has replaced beer as the alcohol that teens reach for, and vodka... (Continue reading)

CMC lieutenant flees from officer

Written on 15 May, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A California Men’s Colony (CMC) lieutenant slipped away from a Pismo Beach police officer who had arrived to break up a fight in which the intoxicated officer was involved at Harry’s Night Club and Beach Bar on April... (Continue reading)