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Paso Robles teachers vote no confidence in superintendent

Written on 2 Feb, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

The Paso Robles teacher’s union has voted “no confidence” in Superintendent Kathleen McNamara following the announcement of the district’s plan to implement nine furlough days next year as a cost saving measure. During a union meeting, 97 percent of the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police department accused of retaliation

Written on 25 Jan, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 38 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles Police officer who filed a lawsuit against the city claiming the former chief initiated an illegal ticket quota scheme and punished officers who didn’t make their quotas filed a second retaliation claim against the... (Continue reading)

Despite economic woes, Paso Robles bumps superintendent’s pay

Written on 23 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

Even though the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is one of the most financially distressed districts in California, the superintendent’s salary has been increasing. Superintendent Kathleen McNamara has received several raises in base salary since 2009, taking it from... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles sex offender sentenced to 25 years

Written on 19 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A Paso Robles registered sex offender was sentenced to 25 years to life for sexually victimized three San Luis Obispo County girls between the ages of 13 and 17. Shaun Harrison, 22, was arrested on April 6, 2011 for parole... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles settles excessive force lawsuit

Written on 19 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Paso Robles city officials agreed to award a woman who suffered burns to her arms during a 2010 shop-lifting arrest $50,000. In the lawsuit filed in July, Rodi Bragg accused the city administration and the police department of having inadequate... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man arrested for possession of child porn

Written on 12 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Paso Robles police arrested a registered sex offender on Thursday for possession of child porn. Police received a tip that Robert McGuire, 37, was browsing Facebook at the Apple Store in San Luis Obispo. McGuire is barred from possessing a... (Continue reading)

Reported gunshot spurs Paso Robles school lockdown

Written on 11 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A Paso Robles elementary school locked down Thursday morning after police received a report of a gunshot heard in the area. Paso Robles police officers arrived at Bauer-Speck Elementary School shortly after receiving the report of a gunshot, and a... (Continue reading)

San Diego scandal cause for new Paso chief withdrawing?

Written on 4 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 39 comments

The San Diego police captain slated to become Paso Robles’ next police chief has withdrawn his candidacy for the position. Manny Guaderrama, a 29-year veteran of the San Diego Police Department, was set to earn up to $160,000 plus benefits... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman died in car crash

Written on 27 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Paso Robles Police identified the woman killed in Wednesday’s multiple-vehicle crash at Highway 46 East and Golden Hill Road as 19-year-old Morganne Cortes. Four others were injured in the three car collision that occurred at about 9 a.m. Victoria Gonzales,... (Continue reading)

Parolee leads Paso Robles police on chase

Written on 27 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A man sought by California parole officers led Paso Robles police on a chase Wednesday afternoon that ended in his arrest. Police attempted to arrest Gabriel Garcia, 40, near the corner of Capitol Hill Drive and Creston Road around 3:30... (Continue reading)