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Senator wants guns on Amtrak trains

Written on 13 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

A Republican U.S. senator, trying to force Amtrak to allow train passengers to carry guns on board–or face shutdown, has obtained the support of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). [Raw Story] The GAO ruled last week that an amendment inserted... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles couple shot dead in their home

Written on 1 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

UPDATE: The county coroner released the names of the couple Wednesday morning. They are Phillip Gordon Rodrigues, 73, and Sharon Lynne Rodrigues, 64. No further details regarding the shootings has been released. UPDATE: San Luis Obispo Sheriff deputies are investigating... (Continue reading)

Robbery suspect admits to assaulting sex offenders in Grover Beach

Written on 27 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

A man shot and wounded by a Grover Beach police officer last Friday morning may have been involved in a self-styled vigilante spree, targeting convicted sex offenders posted on the Megan’s Law website. Police believe David Jordan Griffin, 24, who... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police officer shoots robbery suspect

Written on 23 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

A man who had robbed a gas station was shot and wounded by a Grover Beach police officer Friday morning after he tried to drive over an officer, authorities said. David Jordon Griffin, 24, was shot inside a trailer park... (Continue reading)

SLO is quick to kill wild pigs

Written on 5 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 14 comments

Residents and tourists alike are enjoying Johnson Ranch, the one-year-old open space park tucked away at the intersection of S. Higuera and Ontario Road in San Luis Obispo. However, city officials are stymied by what to do about the wild... (Continue reading)

Loaded guns now allowed in national parks

Written on 22 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

A new law takes effect today, allowing loaded guns in major national parks and wildlife refuges, including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. [Los Angeles Times] The law lets licensed gun owners bring in firearms as long as they are allowed... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles couple arrested

Written on 10 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a Paso Robles couple on charges relating to domestic violence and firearms possession. Deputies responded just before noon on Sunday to a domestic violence call in the 3000 block of Nacimiento Lake Drive in... (Continue reading)

Sex offender shot in Nipomo

Written on 2 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

A registered sex offender, Michael John Dominguez, died of a gun shot wound earlier today, less than a day after being arrested for sex crimes against a 16-year-old. Dominguez, 52, is suspected of committing suicide after being arrested for allegedly... (Continue reading)

Overheard: Police chief tells “one” side of gun snafu

Written on 28 Sep, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A local police chief, who was overheard boasting rather loudly at a recent public school event, apparently was explaining how he and another police chief are “working together” with the San Luis Obispo County district attorney to make... (Continue reading)

Police chief faces possible criminal action

Written on 11 Sep, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In addition to questions about how Paso Robles Police Chief Lisa Solomon left her loaded gun last year in an unlocked police car, Solomon faces possible criminal actions due to her failure to properly register her handgun, according... (Continue reading)