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DUI driver tossed beer cans out of car, witnesses said

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A DUI murder trial began Monday with multiple witnesses testifying that a driver and one of his passengers were tossing beer cans out of their car while their 16-year-old female friend lay dying in the roadway on the Cuesta Grade.... (Continue reading)

FBI agents searching for man kidnapped in California

Written on 21 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

FBI agents are searching for a Santa Ana man who was kidnapped from a San Gabriel shopping center last month and held for $2 million ransom, according to a press release. [Cal Coast Times] On July 16, three men kidnapped... (Continue reading)

CHP rescues man holding on for his life near Ragged Point

Written on 21 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A CHP helicopter rescue team saved a man who became stuck Monday in an extremely precarious position on a cliff near Ragged Point. [Cal Coast Times] The man wandered off a trail while hiking in the morning from the beach... (Continue reading)

SLO County staff identifies eight rural areas for new housing

Written on 21 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will discuss Tuesday the possibility of new housing being built in eight unincorporated areas of the county ranging from west Paso Robles to southeast Nipomo. [Cal Coast Times] Last year, the board... (Continue reading)

Foster mother arrested after seriously injuring 1-year-old

Written on 20 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 1-year-old boy has been fighting for his life, and a foster mother has been arrested, following a mysterious incident that took place in a Central Valley foster home run by an allegedly abusive couple. [Cal Coast Times] In similar... (Continue reading)

LA County firefighter’s body found in Santa Barbara County

Written on 20 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A body found in a Santa Barbara County canyon last week has been identified as that of a missing Los Angeles County Fire Department captain. [Cal Coast Times] On Friday, deputies found an SUV registered to Wayne Habell, 43, near... (Continue reading)

Son of murdered Templeton man accuses investigators of harassment

Written on 20 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department is again focusing on Brian Greer as a person of interest in the brutal slaying of his 71-year-old father in 2009. [Cal Coast Times] For years, Brian Greer has been a vocal critic... (Continue reading)

Front Fire scorches 1,000 acres

Written on 20 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A wildfire that broke out Sunday near Highway 166 and the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County line has burned more than 1,000 acres. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 2 p.m., the Front Fire was spotted in the Rock... (Continue reading)

Electrical outage leaves more than 4,000 without power

Written on 19 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A power outage in Atascadero, Creston and rural Santa Margarita is affecting 4,139 PG&E customers. [Cal Coast Times] The outage was first reported at 6:48 p.m. PG&E officials estimate power will be restored by 10:15 p.m. The cause of the... (Continue reading)

Jim Reed challenges Steve Martin for Paso Robles mayor

Written on 18 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Paso Robles Councilman Jim Reed is running against incumbent Mayor Steve Martin in the November election. Reed, who is currently completing his first term on the council, is opting to give up his present seat as he challenges Martin. Reed... (Continue reading)