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Judge rejects guilty plea of man accused of killing his mother

Written on 27 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Christopher Shumey, accused of killing his mother and shooting at police officers, appeared before San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Michael Duffy Tuesday morning and, against the wishes of his attorney, said he would like to plead guilty to... (Continue reading)

Woman’s Legacy Fund Luncheon, event photos

Written on 25 Sep, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo 9th Annual Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon at the Embassy Suites focused on this year’s health grant program. The group’s mission is to build a permanent endowment to support programs and projects of local organizations that address... (Continue reading)

Chevron wants SLO to pay $11 million for development

Written on 22 Sep, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council reviewed and endorsed Tuesday a proposed 322-acre Tank Farm development project designed by the Chevron Corporation, but would not commit to reimburse the developer $11.1 million in costs. Chevron plans on constructing business parks and... (Continue reading)

Northern SLO County ranked nation’s smoggiest small metropolitan area

Written on 22 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

Environment America ranked San Luis Obispo, Atascadero and Paso Robles as the nation’s smoggiest small metropolitan area–an area with a population of less than 250,000–in a report released Wednesday. [KSBY] Overall, the area was ranked number 17 of the nation’s... (Continue reading)

SLO Man accused of murdering his mother appears in court

Written on 21 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A San Luis Obispo man accused of murdering his mother and shooting at a police officer with a shotgun, appeared in court Wednesday morning for his arraignment. Judge John Trice granted Christopher Shumey, who was represented by Patricia Ashbaugh, a time... (Continue reading)

SLO man dies in traffic accident

Written on 20 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

A San Luis Obispo man was killed Monday in a traffic accident at Buckley Road and Thread Lane in San Luis Obispo shortly after 6 p.m. Daniel Nadalsky, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene. Several others involved in the... (Continue reading)

Woman murdered in SLO was middle school teacher

Written on 19 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The woman murdered by her son in San Luis Obispo on Saturday was an eighth grade history teacher from Vandenberg Middle School. Karen Shumey, 65, was a teacher with the Lompoc Unified School District for over 20 years. Christopher Shumey,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man arrested for murdering his mother

Written on 18 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 43 comments

A San Luis Obispo man allegedly shot and killed his mother on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at his apartment on the corner of Beach and Buchon streets. Arroyo Grande resident Karen Shumey, 65, and her son Christopher Shumey, 34, were... (Continue reading)

Fighting firefighter faces felony trial

Written on 17 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge ruled this week that John Ryan Mason, an off-duty firefighter who brawled at a June wedding, will go to trial. Judge Michael Duffy said there is sufficient evidence for trial to proceed. Mason,... (Continue reading)

Bronze memorial vandalized

Written on 16 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 36 comments

A San Luis Obispo city-owned bronze sculpture, sentimental to the Chinese community, is damaged after being vandalized several times within the last six months. Two bronze parts of the Chinese Iron Road Pioneers statue, which sits in San Luis Obispo’s... (Continue reading)