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Governor to motorists: Drive carefully

Written on 28 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Five California Highway patrol officers have died in the line of duty during the last two months, including three who were hit and killed by motorists on freeway or highway shoulders. The back-to-back deaths of two officers on Sunday, including... (Continue reading)

CHP officer killed in Paso Robles

Written on 28 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a motorist at Spanish Camp and River Roads in Paso Robles around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to the CHP, a woman driving a Toyota Corolla turned a corner at high speed... (Continue reading)

Pozo drug bust called into question

Written on 21 Apr, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

Police arrested eight people at a concert in Pozo last Sunday on various counts of minor drug dealing, causing some to question the cost of the large undercover operation and its questionable results. At the so-called “420 Festival” of more than... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest transient for alleged attack on teenage girl

Written on 12 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a transient Monday afternoon after he allegedly grabbed a 16-year-old girl on the 1000 block of Olive Street. Police say Fritz Holmer was walking westbound on the sidewalk when he passed the girl, coming from... (Continue reading)

Bodyguard $$$ for Arnold triples

Written on 12 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

The budget for bodyguards who protect Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and other top officials has tripled since the Governator took office in 2003. State records show spending on the California Highway Patrol’s Protective Services Division grew from $14.4 million under Gray... (Continue reading)