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Ventura County heroin dealer accused of delivering by drone

Written on 23 Mar, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Simi Valley police officers suspect a homeless drug dealer was using a drone to make heroin deliveries after finding a baggy of the illicit substance attached to an aerial device during a recent arrest. Following up on... (Continue reading)

Two people shot during three shootings in Lompoc

Written on 23 Mar, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Two victims, one of whom is 14 years old, suffered injuries during one of three shootings that occurred in Lompoc last week. [KSBY] Last Tuesday evening, a 25-year-old woman and a 14-year-old boy were injured in a shooting in the... (Continue reading)

SLO County is now providing vaccines to people 50 and above

Written on 22 Mar, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

San Luis Obispo County Health Department officials announced Monday that community members age 50 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Starting next week, people age 50 and above can sign up for a vaccine through the county... (Continue reading)

Drug dog finds half ton of meth during Oxnard traffic stop

Written on 22 Mar, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An Oxnard Police Department K-9 detected a half ton of methamphetamine that was being smuggled in produce boxes last week. Police Officer Caston and K-9 Rocky were conducting a traffic stop of a vehicle in Oxnard when... (Continue reading)

SLO County getting $54.9 million in COVID-19 funding, how will it be spent?

Written on 20 Mar, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County is in line to receive an estimated $54.9 million as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, and two supervisors have been selected to develop a plan on how to spend... (Continue reading)

Suspect in 30-year-old homicide arrested in Carpenteria

Written on 20 Mar, 2021 in CalCoast Forum, Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies arrested a 70-year-old man in Carpenteria on Wednesday after discovering he is wanted for the murder of a man in San Francisco more than 30 years ago. On Nov. 5, 1990, then 40-year-old James Francis... (Continue reading)

SLO County resident tests positive for the UK coronavirus variant

Written on 19 Mar, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Residents of both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties have tested positive for the UK variant of the coronavirus. The B.1.1.7 or UK variant of COVID-19 spreads more easily and causes more severe disease than other variants. “We are... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara councilwoman is top pick for Coastal Commission seat

Written on 19 Mar, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Elected officials in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint Santa Barbara City Councilwoman Meagan Harmon to represent the Central Coast on the California Coastal Commission. Harmon has served on the Santa... (Continue reading)

Atascadero State Hospital employee illicitly accessed medical records

Written on 19 Mar, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An information technology employee at Atascadero State Hospital improperly accessed health information, including coronavirus test results, belonging to more than 2,000 ASH patients and staffers. The employee accessed names, Covid-19 test results and health information related to... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission votes to ban off-roading in three years at Oceano Dunes

Written on 19 Mar, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to phase out off-road vehicle usage at the Oceano Dunes over the next three years. Additionally, the commission voted to ban nighttime vehicle riding at the Oceano Dunes, with... (Continue reading)