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Paso Robles man sentenced to six years in prison for child molestation

Written on 3 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A San Luis Obispo judge sentenced a Paso Robles man on Tuesday to six years in prison for molesting a 12-year-old girl in 2016. [Cal Coast News] On June 6, following a two-week trial, jurors convicted Juan Antonio Esquivel, 31,... (Continue reading)

Man rescued after driving off the Embarcadero into Morro Bay

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

A bystander and a firefighter helped rescue a man who drove into the ocean near Tidelands Park in Morro Bay on Tuesday morning. [Cal Coast Times] The man drove off of the Embarcadero and into about 8-feet of water. He... (Continue reading)

Man found in Ventura drive-thru with meth and a gun

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

Ventura police arrested a man for drug possession early Tuesday Morning after he passed out inside his vehicle in a drive-thru. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before midnight, a caller reported a man was passed out behind the steering wheel of... (Continue reading)

SLO County raises management salaries, cuts services

Written on 2 Jul, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN At a time in which San Luis Obispo County government is tightening its belt, the county has a staffer who collects more than $500,000 a year in total pay, while another six employees receive more than $300,000... (Continue reading)

Empty castles and ghost streets in Cayucos

Written on 2 Jul, 2019 in Discovered, Featured | 8 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted weekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. By DELL FRANKLIN I ran into Richard just off... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay police officer does not regret shooting suspect

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

A Morro Bay police officer who shot and injured a man who attacked him with a large stick in 2015 said he does not regret shooting the assailant in an interview with KSBY. On Oct. 30, 2015, officer Dale Cullum... (Continue reading)

Bicyclist seriously injured in SLO crash

Written on 1 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 29-year-old man clipped a bicyclist with his side mirror on Saturday morning near San Luis Obispo causing major injuries, including a fractured clavicle, broken ribs and a collapsed lung. [KSBY] At about 8 a.m., the Santa Maria man was... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer’s sentencing delayed a fourth time

Written on 1 Jul, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The sentencing of a developer with close ties to San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill was delayed again, this time to allow the court to consider Ryan Petetit’s sentencing suggestions. [Cal Coast Times] For the fourth... (Continue reading)

Another person murdered in Lompoc

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

A unknown assailant shot and killed a man late Sunday night or early Monday morning in Lompoc, marking the Santa Barbara County’s fifth homicide since March. [KSBY] At about midnight, a caller reported a shooting on the 600 block of... (Continue reading)

California gas prices rise again

Written on 1 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

With drivers in the Golden State already paying a premium at the pump, California’s gas tax increased 5.6 cents on Monday to 47.3 percent cents per gallon, according to the state Board of Equalization. [Cal Coast Times] The increase is... (Continue reading)