Monterey County computer hacked
A Monterey County Department of Social Services computer was hacked by an overseas computer in March. However, those whose personal information was compromised were not informed until last week....
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Author: Karen Velie
Community colleges could offer four-year degrees
California’s community college system is considering offering four-year degrees, a change designed to provide a more prepared workforce. If adopted by system officials, the change would require...
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16 arrests made in San Simeon smuggling incident
Sixteen people were arrested early Wednesday morning after they were caught allegedly smuggling marijuana from a panga boat beached near San Simeon. [KCOY] U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement...
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How smart are you?
Are you Mensa smart? Mensa, the club for people with high IQs, is having its national testing date on Saturday Oct. 19. In San Luis Obispo County testing will be given at the SeaVenture Resort...
Read MoreKelly Gearhart’s trial delayed a fourth time
By KAREN VELIE For the fourth time, former Atascadero “Person of the Year” and prominent North County land developer Kelly Gearhart’s fraud trial has been delayed. Gearhart’s public defender, Kim Savo, successfully requested...
Read MorePaso Robles robber leads police on 40 mile chase
A month after he was arrested for robbing a Paso Robles gas station, Azar Moore led police on a 40 mile chase from Fresno to Yosemite National Park. In September, Moore robbed a Shell gas station on 24th Street in Paso Robles....
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Plan for a balanced groundwater district
OPINION By WILLIAM FROST An apparent consensus reached over the past several months is that a special water district is required to deal with the water crisis in San Luis Obispo’s North County. The...
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Missing 72-year-old man found alive
A 72-year-old hunter missing in the Mendocino National Forest for 18 days was found alive on Saturday. After separating from a hunting buddy, Gene Penaflor of San Francisco fell and hit his head. He...
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Suspected hotel arsonist arrested
Santa Maria police arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of setting a fire early Saturday morning that injured seven and left dozens homeless. Shortly before 3 a.m., residents of the residential...
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Santa Maria hotel fire investigated as arson
An early morning fire at a residential hotel in Santa Maria on Saturday may have been started by an arsonist. Seven of the 170 people who live at the Town Center Inn were taken to Marian Regional...
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Airplane door falls on motel roof
The door of a small private plane fell off and landed on a Monterey Hotel on Thursday without the pilot or motel occupants noticing. [Californian] At about 3 p.m., the pilot took off from the...
Read MoreTorres’ price for attempting to silence public debate
By KAREN VELIE Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo’s homeless services director’s attempt to stifle free speech could end up costing her an additional $41,930 for her opponent’s legal fees. In September, San...
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California chicken salmonella outbreak
Three California plants that sell chicken to Ralphs and Food 4 Less are blamed for an outbreak of salmonella poisoning that has sickened at least 278 people nationwide. [LATimes] The U.S. Department...
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Deputies shoot handcuffed Cayucos man
Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies shot a handcuffed Cayucos man who was trying to escape on Sunday night critically wounding the suspect. Shortly before 8 p.m., deputies responding to a report...
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Oceano needs to replace questionable board member
OPINION By JEFF EDWARDS Have you ever met someone who says such outrageous things that you scratch your head and question your own intelligence? For a while, I thought it was me; out of my...
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