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Robber sprays Atascadero restaurant worker with chemical

Written on 14 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A robber allegedly entered an Atascadero restaurant Thursday morning and sprayed an employee in the face with an unknown chemical before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. [Cal Coast Times] At about 9 a.m., the robber entered the Tastee-Freeze... (Continue reading)

Cambria widow sues Monsanto over husband’s death

Written on 11 Mar, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

A Cambria woman is suing agrochemical giant Monsanto, alleging a herbicide the company produces killed her husband. [KSBY] Late last year, Cambria farmer Jack McCall died of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. McCall reportedly used the... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for fake WMD at San Gabriel Elementary

Written on 15 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Authorities have arrested a 17-year-old Atascadero boy who they say placed a fake weapon of mass destruction at San Gabriel Elementary School. Police say the teen acted alone. On Sept. 11, the San Luis Obispo County bomb squad removed a... (Continue reading)

San Gabriel Elementary to reopen Monday

Written on 25 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

San Gabriel Elementary School will reopen Monday, a little more than two weeks after closing due to the appearance of dangerous chemicals and threatening letters. On Sept. 11, the San Luis Obispo County bomb squad removed a suspicious jar from... (Continue reading)

Social Services receives letter with white powder

Written on 19 Apr, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Santa Maria Department of Social Services was evacuated Friday after an employee opened a letter containing a white powder. [KEYT] Shortly after 11 a.m., the employee opened the envelope and found chunky pieces of an unknown white substance wrapped... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district board pursues an audit

Written on 22 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By KAREN VELIE After several years of voting against an audit, the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Board voted 3-0 on Wednesday to pursue a financial review of the past 12 years. Approximately 30 people attended Wednesday’s meeting.... (Continue reading)

Governor wants new fire retardant rules

Written on 26 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Chemical flame retardants in household furniture pose health hazards and “better ways” are available to provide public safety, Gov. Jerry Brown said Monday as he urged state regulators to take action against those “toxic” substances. (Sacramento Bee) “Toxic flame retardants... (Continue reading)