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Paso Robles murder suspect arrested in Mexico

Written on 5 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A man who had been on the run in Mexico for nearly six years is now in the San Luis Obispo County Jail on a murder charge after being caught by Mexican authorities and extradited to the United States. [Cal... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman rescued from Salinas River

Written on 5 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Amid flooding Monday afternoon, a woman became stranded neck deep in the Salinas River in Paso Robles, but was eventually saved by rescue workers. [Cal Coast Times] Local contractors heard the unidentified woman crying for help and spotted her with... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles bookkeeper sentenced to prison for embezzlement

Written on 4 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A Paso Robles woman was sentenced Monday to five-years in prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 from an elderly North County couple. [Cal Coast Times] Diana Russell, 43, worked as a bookkeeper for Sandra and Ole Viborg’s business. From July 2015... (Continue reading)

Heavy rains cause numerous road closures across SLO County

Written on 4 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The storm that is pounding the Central Coast is causing numerous road closures in San Luis Obispo County on Monday, mostly because of flooding. [Cal Coast Times] In South County, San Luis Bay Drive is closed from the bridge east... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor John Peschong seeking re-election in 2020

Written on 4 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

First District San Luis Obispo County Supervisor John Peschong has announced he will run for a second term in office. [Cal Coast Times] Peschong’s seat is up for election in 2020, as are the seats belonging to supervisors Debbie Arnold... (Continue reading)

Marijuana grower fibs on application, deputies destroy over 22,000 plants

Written on 3 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies destroyed approximately 22,420 cannabis plants and seized 1,420 pounds of dried marijuana from a Power Farms grow near Carpinteria on Jan. 31 because the grower had provided false information on their county permit application. [Cal... (Continue reading)

Cambria sexual assault trial ends with disputed verdict

Written on 2 Feb, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Cambria man accused of sexual assault was found guilty on Friday of three lesser charges, of which the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office and the defendant’s attorney do not agree. In 2017, the district... (Continue reading)

Exodus continues at Paso Robles school district

Written on 2 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Just weeks following the resignation of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District superintendent, the principal of Paso Robles has announced he is resigning. [Cal Coast Times] On Thursday, Principal Eric Martinez announced he will resign from his position when... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest Atascadero man fleeing with son

Written on 2 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

An Atascadero man disappeared with his son overnight, and authorities then tracked him to an area in Eastern California, where he was arrested. [Cal Coast Times] On Thursday Atascadero police announced they were searching for Cody Parrott, 31, and his... (Continue reading)

Deputies seeking possible witness in violent Ocean murder

Written on 1 Feb, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Office is asking the public to help find a possible witness in the violent murder of Oceano activist Larry Bross, 90. On Jan. 24, one of Bross’ neighbors found his body in his home... (Continue reading)