Emergency responders, elected officials react to shooting death of officer
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and elected officials across the state are voicing their support for the San Luis Obispo Police Department following the shooting death of one of its officers.
The officer was killed and another was injured Monday evening after a shooting at an apartment in San Luis Obispo. The officers were serving a search warrant when they were fired on by a man believed to be Edward Zamora Giron. Girdon was found dead following the incident.
The San Luis Obispo Police Department hosted a press conference Tuesday to shed more light on the shooting. The department identified Detective Luca Benedetti as the officer killed Monday. Another detective, Steve Orozco was treated and released at the hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo).
–This week, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) announced that his bill to increase public access to police misconduct records in the event of an officer’s resignation passed the State Assembly unanimously.
Specifically, AB 718 would require law enforcement agencies to complete misconduct and officer-involved shooting investigations even after an officer resigns. The bill would also require the investigative agency share the findings of the investigation with the officer’s new agency if the officer finds employment with another law enforcement agency after resigning.
“Officer resignations should not be used as a tool to cover up potential misconduct,” said Cunningham. “By requiring investigations into misconduct be completed regardless of the accused’s employment status, we can ensure that bad actors are held accountable and help restore the public’s trust. I am grateful to my colleagues for their sup
Posted by Atascadero News | May 2, 2021
SACRAMENTO Apr. 27 Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) announced that his bill to make relocation to California easier and more affordable for members of the military and their family passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. Specifically, AB 1386 waives certain state re-licensure fees for spouses of active-duty military families who previously held a similar license in another state.
“Members of the military and their families make incredible sacrifices to serve their country,” said Cunningham. “With this piece of legislation, we can make their lives a little easier and little more affordable. Waiving these types of fees for families serving our country is the right thing to do.”
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Cunningham Law Group representing Orcutt wine bar owner charged for violating stay-at-home order
Vino et Amicis wine bar in Orcutt remained open despite local and statewide shutdown orders. (Dave Alley/KEYT)
ORCUTT, Calif. - The Cunningham Law Group, headed by Jordan Cunningham, announced that it will be representing an Orcutt business owner who is facing charges for violating public health orders.
49-year-old Kurt Hixenbaugh is the co-owner of Vino et Amicis on South Broadway Street and refused to close his doors in December 2020 after Gov. Newsom ordered wineries, breweries and bars to close due to COVID.
Now, Hixenbaugh is facing two misdemeanor counts for violating the stay-at-home order and two misdemeanor counts for failing to file a public health order.