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California man loses both hands in fireworks explosion

Written on 7 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A man in his 40s lost both of his hands Friday when fireworks exploded prematurely in a San Jose July 4 celebration. [Mercury News] San Jose police said that the man was igniting illegal fireworks Friday evening as family members... (Continue reading)

Senator demands disclosure of crude oil railroad shipments

Written on 29 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Following Wednesday’s delayed disclosure of a shipment of 1 million gallons of crude oil by railroad earlier this month, State Sen. Lois Wolk, D-Davis, demanded timely disclosure of crude oil shipments by railroad. [Daily Democrat] In May, the U.S. Department... (Continue reading)

Task force targeting train track trespassers

Written on 21 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Railroad police are targeting lawbreakers on the Central Coast this week. [KCOY] Union Pacific Railroad Special Police set up a task force focused on keeping people off the tracks and keeping drivers from going around the crossing signs when they... (Continue reading)

We need to protect against localized terrorist attacks

Written on 15 Apr, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 45 comments

On April 15, 2013, extreme Muslim terrorist bombing in Boston resulted in 260 wounded and three deaths. However, the very next day, April 16, 2013, marked another day of terrorist attack on American soil that was virtually ignored by the... (Continue reading)

Phillips 66 rail project – explosive risks far outweigh the benefits

Written on 24 Mar, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION By MESA REFINERY WATCH GROUP CHAIR PERSON LINDA REYNOLDS In 1955, San Luis Obispo County approved a plan to bring crude oil to its Nipomo Mesa Santa Maria Refinery via pipeline. Over the years, the Nipomo refinery was operated... (Continue reading)

Five Cities firefighting costs escalating

Written on 25 Feb, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 87 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The cities of Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach and the community of Oceano merged their fire departments in 2010 with the intent of saving money, but the resulting Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) may soon cost residents... (Continue reading)

Polio like syndrome affecting California children

Written on 25 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Five children in California have developed paralysis in one or more of their limbs after suffering from a “polio-like syndrome.” [CNN] Between August 2012 and July 2013, five children who had been vaccinated against the poliovirus developed paralysis after suffering... (Continue reading)

Giant waves headed to the Central Coast

Written on 23 Jan, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A storm system over the central Pacific will send waves of up to 19 feet to the Central Coast Thursday night, peaking Friday afternoon. [LATimes] From Thursday at 6 p.m. until Sunday afternoon, a high surf advisory issued by the... (Continue reading)

SLO adds two bike cops to downtown patrol

Written on 3 Jan, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The San Luis Obispo Police Department has assigned two officers the duty of patrolling the downtown area by bicycle. [KSBY] On Thursday, the police department added two bicycle officers to its downtown patrol, which already exists of two Community Action... (Continue reading)

Free tows on New Year’s Eve

Written on 30 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Paso Roble’s Police Department is reminding people of AAA’s free New Year’s Eve Tipsy Tow service for all drivers, membership not required. From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. revelers, party hosts, bartenders and restaurant host can call (800) 222-4357... (Continue reading)