Coke sued for alleged unfair practices
By DANIEL BLACKBURN Two former employees have launched a legal challenge to policies and practices of one of America’s leading soft drink manufacturers, claiming they were terminated or forced from...
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Author: Karen Velie
Fifth person drowns trying to rescue a dog
A Northern California woman drowned over the weekend while trying to save her dog from strong ocean waves. [ABC] The 32-year-old woman was overpowered by what has been dubbed a “sneaker wave” near...
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Randy Quaid denied bid to stay in Canada
Canadian immigration officials have denied Randy Quaid’s request for permanent resident status in Canada. Randy Quaid and his wife Evi Quaid have repeatedly failed to respond to outstanding...
Read MoreSLO sets financial priorities
San Luis Obispo City Council members elected to focus on homelessness, neighborhood wellness, infrastructure, a skate park and bike paths at a financial priorities workshop on Saturday. At the top of the list, city officials...
Read MoreCal Fire hid $3.6 million from state
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection hid $3.6 million rather than depositing it into the state’s cash-strapped general fund as required. [LATimes] For seven years, Cal Fire paid the nonprofit...
Read MoreEmails reveal Aispuro “wiped out” by Gibson
Emails between San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson and his administrative assistant call into question claims he made the day he announced his extramarital affair with his assistant. On Nov. 16, Gibson told the...
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Santa Maria man arrested for having sex with a child
Santa Maria Police discovered a 19-year-old man having sex with a 12-year-old girl while responding to a report of suspicious vehicle parked on the 400 block of West Park shortly after midnight on...
Read MoreFresh & Easy under fire for overcharging
If you discover the Fresh & Easy grocery store in San Luis Obispo charges more for an item than advertised, you could just get the product for free. [NBC] A San Diego County Judge ordered the owner of Fresh & Easy...
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Paso Robles police department accused of retaliation
By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles Police officer who filed a lawsuit against the city claiming the former chief initiated an illegal ticket quota scheme and punished officers who didn’t make their quotas...
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Catholic students practice sadomasochism
In a strange display of domination, a St. Joseph High School student donned a dog collar and submitted to crawling on his knees while another student who performed the dominatrix role led him around...
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Oceano dust rule in court
A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge heard arguments for and against the controversial dust rule that requires state parks to reduce particulate matter blowing from the Oceano Dunes State...
Read MoreSupervisor Bruce Gibson’s wife files for divorce
After more than 33 years of marriage, the wife of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson has filed for divorce against her philandering husband. Grace Crittenden cited irreconcilable differences on the legal document she...
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Attorneys reject SLO’s donation request
The two attorneys who were awarded fees for their suit against the city of San Luis Obispo for unconstitutional treatment of the homeless, rejected the city’s request that they donate half the money...
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Despite economic woes, Paso Robles bumps superintendent’s pay
Even though the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is one of the most financially distressed districts in California, the superintendent’s salary has been increasing. Superintendent...
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Morro Bay Police hunting religious taggers
Morro Bay Police are searching for the taggers responsible for spray painting religious phrases throughout the city. The graffiti includes statements such as Jesus loves you and I am with Jesus. The...
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