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Republican gubernatorial candidate brings his roadshow to Atascadero

Written on 11 Jul, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Most observers of California politics expect Governor Jerry Brown to remain in office for yet another term. Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly does not. Though Donnelly is most known for bringing a loaded gun into an airport and... (Continue reading)

Twin Maras born at the Atascadero Zoo

Written on 11 Jul, 2013 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

The Charles Paddock Zoo announced the unexpected birth of twin baby Maras on July 6. Maras, or Patagonian Cavies, are small rodents native to South America. The twin’s birth came as a complete surprise to staff who had not noticed... (Continue reading)

FEMA disallows $2.7 million in Atascadero relief funds

Written on 11 Jul, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the city of Atascadero to return $2.7 million in funding it received illicitly following the 2003 San Simeon Earthquake. In April 2012, nearly eight years after the San Simeon Earthquake damaged the... (Continue reading)

Spencer’s Fresh Market closing Atascadero store

Written on 9 Jul, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Spencer’s Fresh Markets announced Tuesday it plans to close its store in Atascadero, citing an expiring lease as the reason. “Our lease with NKT Commercial ends Aug. 31,” John Spencer said. “Spencer’s Fresh Markets is currently looking for another location... (Continue reading)

Tom Murrell accused of benefiting from Gearhart fraud

Written on 9 Jul, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Charles Crandall Monday denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Cuesta Title, Stewart Title and Heritage Oaks Bank noting the defendants were aware of wrongdoings. In 2009, more than... (Continue reading)

McKinney leaves Atascadero with $135,000 in back pay

Written on 28 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The city of Atascadero owes departing City Manager Wade McKinney $135,210 in vacation and sick time pay. [Tribune] In 2011, CalCoastNews reported that McKinney had been violating city personnel he was responsible for enforcing. The rules limited the amount of... (Continue reading)

Woman sues Albertson’s for losing baby

Written on 28 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

An Atascadero woman filed a lawsuit against Albertson’s accusing the company of forcing her to do strenuous labor which caused her to lose her baby. Rayna Garcia was working as the stores general manager and her duties required heavy lifting.... (Continue reading)

Atascadero promotes Rachelle Rickard to city manager

Written on 27 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The Atascadero City Council has promoted current Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard to city manager. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Rickard in place of departing City Manager Wade McKinney. McKinney will vacate his post Friday in order to... (Continue reading)

Couple sought in Atascadero bank robbery

Written on 26 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Atascadero Police are searching for the man who robbed the Citibank on Tuesday shortly after 1 p.m. and his female getaway driver. The man entered the bank at 6955 El Camino Real, approached a teller and demanded cash. He left... (Continue reading)

Two Atascadero men arrested for armed robbery

Written on 21 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Atascadero police arrested two men they say robbed a 7-Eleven in Atascadero Thursday morning at gunpoint. Shortly before 3 a.m., the men entered the store at 8000 El Camino Real armed with a semi-automatic pistol and demanded cash from the... (Continue reading)