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SLO homeless man dies from fire

Written on 9 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A homeless man who had been staying along the creek that runs behind the Elk’s Lodge in San Luis Obispo, died Friday night after his tent caught on fire, possibly from a candle. [KSBY] A woman who was in the... (Continue reading)

Police and fire unions battle for binding arbitration

Written on 23 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

In response to a San Luis Obispo City Council vote to revisit the issue of binding arbitration, the city’s fire and police unions sent out a glossy brochure defending binding arbitration and their retirement packages. [Tribune] The pamphlet titled “We’re... (Continue reading)

Fire at Sierra Vista Hospital

Written on 15 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A short in an elevator motor at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center caused a small fire in the basement of the main tower today at about 9:20 a.m. Hospital staff initiated pre-planned emergency procedures before firefighters arrived helping to bring... (Continue reading)

High ambulance rates up for approval, again

Written on 21 Mar, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 78 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will soon decide whether to approve a new contract with San Luis Ambulance Service, further solidifying one of the highest rate schedules in California -- and stoking a controversy that burned years... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo fire chief dies of a heart attack

Written on 18 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

John Callahan, a well-liked San Luis Obispo fire chief, died Wednesday night of a massive coronary. He collapsed while playing softball at Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo, sources said. He was transported to a local hospital, where he... (Continue reading)