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a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication.



Deputy sues sheriff’s department for retaliation

Written on 23 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

A former San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputy says in a lawsuit that he was retaliated against and eventually terminated after he reported multiple abuses of policy by department heads. Dale Strobridge filed the civil suit March 13 in San... (Continue reading)

No more methyl iodide distribution in U.S.

Written on 22 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A years-long battle by environmentalists to halt the use of methyl iodine as a fumigant for strawberries and other crops ended abruptly when the company producing it said it would no longer deliver it to the United States. [LATimes] Methyl... (Continue reading)

Teen files claim of rape against officer

Written on 21 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The teenager who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Santa Maria police Officer Alberto Covarrubias Jr. has filed a claim against the city that alleges department officials knew about the illicit relationship as far back as New Year’s Eve. [KCOY]... (Continue reading)

Will Paso Robles police chief be canned tonight?

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

Lisa Solomon told her officers she plans to remain the Paso Robles chief of police, a claim that appears to be up to city leaders who are slated to discuss disciplining or dismissing her at tonight’s city council meeting. Listed... (Continue reading)

Paavo Ogren named in drunk driving lawsuit

Written on 19 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 62 comments

San Luis Obispo County Public Works Director Paavo Ogren is being sued for allegedly allowing his son to drive a vehicle he owned, knowing the teenager had a problem with drugs and alcohol abuse. On June 16, Kirk Ogren drove his... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande chief’s history of sexual harassment allegations

Written on 15 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Complaints of sexual harassment against Arroyo Grande Police Chief Steve Annibali and his former commander John Hough appear to mirror allegations two women made against  them while they worked for the Breckenridge Colorado police department, according to the 1998 and... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College employees sue over alleged sexual harassment

Written on 9 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Four women filed suit in December against a Cuesta College faculty chair, the college and several campus officials claiming ongoing sexual harassment and the college’s failure to respond to complaints. [Tribune] Three claimants contend Don Norton, Cuesta’s division chair of... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit filed against plastic bag ban

Written on 3 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

A pro-plastic bag coalition filed a suit on Thursday in San Luis Obispo County’s Superior Court attempting to set aside the recently approved-county anti-plastic bag ordinance. [Tribune] On behalf of the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition, attorney Stephen L. Joseph... (Continue reading)

She’s sexy, she knows it, and she’s 5

Written on 27 Jan, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A child celebrity’s mother is suing three major media outlets for airing a video and reporting on the actions of 5-year-old Isabella Barrett when she danced and sang an electro-rap song entitled “Sexy And I know It” at a New... (Continue reading)

Police chief accused of sexually assaulting her officers

Written on 26 Jan, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 563 comments

Law enforcement officers have names for the girls offering them sex on the beat: Badge Bunny. Holster Sniffer. Uniform Jumper. Handcuff Hugger. In Paso Robles, brethren in blue have one more: The Chief. A flurry of complaints and mounting formal grievances... (Continue reading)