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Firefighter said he killed his father, sex victim testifies

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Former Cayucos firefighter Oscar Higueros, Jr. told a Los Osos teen-turned sex slave that he murdered his father and was not afraid to kill again, the human trafficking victim testified. The threat made the teen too scared to leave Higueros’... (Continue reading)

DA writes personal check to pay SLO County legal bill

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow wrote a personal check to pay a highly contested $2,874 county legal bill. Dow used his own money to pay the bill after the county board of supervisors refused to let him... (Continue reading)

Carjacker smashes driver’s windshield in Nipomo

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A man suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol succeeded in carjacking a vehicle Tuesday in Nipomo, but he failed in an escape attempt. As sheriff’s deputies arrested the man, he passed out and was taken by... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for murdering her newborn

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Santa Maria police arrested a 15-year-old girl Wednesday for allegedly murdering her newborn infant, police said. The infant is the sixth person murdered in Santa Maria in 2016. On Sunday, staff at Marian Regional Medical Center informed law enforcement of... (Continue reading)

Former firefighter allegedly broke rape victim’s wrist

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A former Cayucos firefighter had “hate rape” with a 17-year-old Los Osos girl and broke her wrist, the alleged victim testified Tuesday. [KSBY] Oscar Higueros Jr., 40, is standing trial for 33 charges, including several counts of forcible rape, against... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill to skip first county supervisor debate

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 66 comments

The incumbent District 3 San Luis Obispo County supervisor is expected to be a no-show at the year’s first debate between candidates seeking a seat on the board of supervisors. Supervisor Adam Hill says the person sponsoring the debate is... (Continue reading)

SLO County staff seeking denial of Phillips 66 rail spur

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

San Luis Obispo County staff is recommending denial of Phillips 66’s proposal to build a rail spur so that crude oil currently delivered by pipeline could be transported to the Nipomo facility by rail. The proposed rail spur project includes... (Continue reading)

Oregon standoff protester speaks out

Written on 26 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 42 comments

OPINION by NEIL WAMPLER Like many alcoholics and drug users, I have found myself responsible for a horrible tragedy. In a drunken rage, I committed the crime as described in the Cal Coast News, and have had to live with... (Continue reading)

Fire burns storage at SLO Goodwill

Written on 26 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A fire broke out at the San Luis Obispo Goodwill on Tuesday morning and burned storage containers outside the building. [KSBY] The fire started around 5 a.m. at the Goodwill warehouse in the 800 block of Industrial Way. No employees... (Continue reading)

Barry LaBarbera elected presiding judge

Written on 26 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judges voted last week to elect Barry LaBarbera as presiding judge and Ginger Garrett as assistant presiding judge. LaBarbera and Garret took over the positions immediately following the vote. The election marked the second... (Continue reading)