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April, 2016

Banished superfan returns to SLO in new colors

Written on 8 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two years after bringing UC Irvine banners, costumes and masks to San Luis Obispo, superfan Keith Franklin is returning to Baggett Stadium to cheer on Irvine’s biggest rival. Franklin, 51, is now an avowed “anarchist” and a... (Continue reading)

Man convicted of molestation despite reported erectile issues

Written on 8 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A San Miguel who reportedly planned to use erectile dysfunction as a defense has been convicted of 30 counts of child molestation charges. He now faces life in prison. Jose Antonio Rojasbarriga, 60, molested two boys who were under the... (Continue reading)

Man proposes on Morro Rock, botches the landing

Written on 8 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A man climbed on top of Morro Rock Thursday morning to digitally propose to his girlfriend. The woman reportedly said “yes,” but emergency crews then had to rescue her fiancé from the rock. Police have identified the man as Fresno... (Continue reading)

The supervisor, his toadies, and the Internet

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 92 comments

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Karen Velie’s adult daughter Autumn died two years ago after suffering a seizure in her bathtub. In the aftermath and in the midst of family grief, a rumor was floated that Karen, co-founder of CalCoastNews, was... (Continue reading)

Fatal Templeton accident victim identified

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The California Highway Patrol has identified the woman who was killed in a single car accident early Thursday morning as 19-year-old Karina Almaguer Lopez of Paso Robles. Shortly after midnight, Lopez was headed northbound on Highway 101 over the Main... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles boy reportedly attacked by knife wielding man

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Paso Robles police are searching for a man who reportedly used a small kitchen knife during an attempt to rob a 13-year-old boy. The incident allegedly occurred while the teen was walking to school Wednesday morning, and the boy escaped... (Continue reading)

Former undersheriff convicted of obstruction of justice

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The second in command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department was found guilty Wednesday of two obstruction of justice charges for overseeing efforts to derail a federal investigation into corruption and civil rights violations by sheriff’s deputies at two downtown... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman killed in Templeton crash

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 23-year-old Paso Robles woman died in a crash on Highway 101 in Templeton early Thursday morning, according to the CHP. At about 12:12 a.m., the woman was driving northbound on Highway 101 over the Main Street overpass when her... (Continue reading)

First threats, then fire burns migrant housing in Nipomo

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 77 comments

Following several reported threats, an arsonist likely set a fire Wednesday night that burned a home under construction in Nipomo. The home was one of seven houses being built to shelter 112 or more foreign nationals who would come from... (Continue reading)

Sheriff’s most wanted Wednesday, Daniel Machado

Written on 6 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest Daniel Machado. Machado, 57 is wanted for perjury, filing a false document, and receiving stolen property. He is 5... (Continue reading)