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Arroyo Grande man killed in Humvee accident at Fort Hunter Liggett

Written on 20 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Arroyo Grande man who was working as a civilian contractor for the United States Army was struck and killed by a Humvee at Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey County on Friday morning. Officials have released sparse information about the... (Continue reading)

National Guard accused of forcing Camp Roberts whistleblower to retire

Written on 27 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A retired Army major who lives in Paso Robles is accusing the California National Guard of forcing him to retire as retaliation for blowing the whistle about financial mismanagement and deteriorating conditions at Camp Roberts. [Sac Bee] Maj. Joseph Lovelace,... (Continue reading)

Soldier from SLO dies in Afghanistan

Written on 21 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A United States Army soldier from San Luis Obispo died Sunday in Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class Robert Boniface, 34, died in a non-combat related incident in Logar Province, according to a Department of Defense press release. Boniface’s death is currently... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay approves new city manager contract

Written on 28 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

The Morro Bay City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a contract for a controversial former Army Colonel hired as the new city manager. In total compensation, the city council voted to pay David Buckingham $199,000 for his first year.... (Continue reading)

Nancy Johnson reconsidering Morro Bay manager hire

Written on 14 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 56 comments

Morro Bay Councilwoman Nancy Johnson is reconsidering her vote to appoint a retiring Army colonel as the next city manager of Morro Bay now that reports have surfaced of an employment dispute between David Buckingham and the city of Bishop.... (Continue reading)