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Dumb crook of the week over-shops at Paso Robles WalMart

Written on 16 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

An Atascadero man went on a free-of-charge shopping spree at the Paso Robles WalMart, but failed to fit his overload into the getaway vehicle. Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, the suspect entered WalMart and walked directly to the electronics section.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande axes prayer from council meetings

Written on 11 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 43 comments

Following a threat of Satanism preaching at council meetings, the Arroyo Grande City Council voted to eliminate its longstanding invocation practice. The council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to stop holding invocations and replace them with moments of silence. Council members... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles juveniles burglarize skate shop

Written on 9 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Three juveniles allegedly burglarized a skate shop in Paso Robles Sunday night. Atascadero police caught the suspects less than two hours later. Paso Robles police received a report of the burglary at Alliance Board Shop in the 1200 block of... (Continue reading)

Last place candidate appointed to Paso Robles council

Written on 3 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Planning Commissioner Steve Gregory has joined the Paso Robles City Council despite finishing last in a five-way race for two council seats. On Tuesday night, Councilman Steve Martin took the oath of office for mayor, vacating his seat on the... (Continue reading)

Woman killed in Paso Robles crash

Written on 29 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 74 comments

A woman riding a bicycle died Friday afternoon in a crash with an SUV near Paso Robles, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 3 p.m., a man and a woman from out of town were riding bicycles on... (Continue reading)

Witness details plot in Paso Robles murder

Written on 25 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A key witness in the murder trial of a Paso Robles woman testified Monday about events that took place on the night of the killing and in the aftermath. [Tribune] Maria del Carmen Granados Fajardo, 50, is accused of paying... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles council banning spice

Written on 21 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The Paso Robles City Council is banning synthetic drugs, known as spice, that often resemble marijuana and are to blame for a recent fatal collision in San Luis Obispo County. [KSBY] On Tuesday, the Paso Robles City Council approved the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles council to appoint member to vacant seat

Written on 21 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The Paso Robles City Council is expected to fill a vacant seat by appointing a fifth council member at its upcoming meeting, rather than opting to hold a special election. [Tribune] Council member Steve Martin ran unopposed for mayor, and... (Continue reading)

Beating described in Paso Robles murder trial

Written on 20 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A hired assailant who was allegedly paid to rough up a man on behalf of a jealous lover testified Wednesday in the trial of a Paso Robles woman charged with murder. [Tribune] Maria del Carmen Granados Fajardo, 50, is accused... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach mayor retains seat by narrow margin

Written on 15 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

In an unofficial count, Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham held onto her seat by a narrow two vote margin against challenger Kevin Kreowski. In Paso Robles, Councilman John Hamon and newcomer Jim Reed won the two open seats. Reed finished... (Continue reading)