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Templeton man convicted for possession of large amounts of child pornography

Written on 27 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted a Templeton man of possession of large amounts of child pornography. The jury found that Jeffrey Paul Gentile, 35, possessed at least 600 images of child pornography. At least 10... (Continue reading)

Manhunt underway in Santa Margarita

Written on 26 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Multiple law enforcement agencies searched for an alleged burglar in Santa Margarita on Tuesday evening, according to a Cal Fire officer. Officers and deputies were stationed at all entrances and exits to the small community. A man... (Continue reading)

Three gang members in Santa Maria given long life sentences

Written on 26 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The final three MS-13 gang members to be sentenced in a Santa Maria murder case each received punishments on Tuesday of hundreds of years in prison. [KCOY] A judge sentenced Jose Balmore Saravia Lainez to 385 years... (Continue reading)

Californians can sue gun dealers, collect $10,000

Written on 26 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill modeled after a Texas abortion law that will allow Californians to sue those who make, sell, transport or distribute guns that are illegal in the Golden State —... (Continue reading)

SLO County sold water outside the county, residents foot the bill

Written on 26 Jul, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County began selling water purchased by county residents to out of county water purveyors in 2008 and 2013, without returning the funds to local property owners as required by law, according to a recent... (Continue reading)

Woman leaves 5-year-old in Santa Barbara overnight, arrested

Written on 25 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara police arrested a woman on Saturday after she left her 5-year-old child unattended for more than 24 hours with firearms accessible. A sitter, responding to an ad on a childcare website, went to a home... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck loaded with asparagus burns in Paso Robles

Written on 25 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A truck transporting asparagus burst into flames in Paso Robles early Monday morning. At about 4 a.m., a caller reported the trailer of a semi-truck was burning near the intersection of Highway 46 East and Mill Road.... (Continue reading)

Man trapped on cliff at Pirate’s Cove, rescued

Written on 25 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel rescued a climber from a cliff at Pirate’s Cove on Sunday. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported a climber was stuck on a cliff. Cal Fire rescue crews then arrived at the scene. KSBY... (Continue reading)

Unbearable Cayucos school board boredom

Written on 24 Jul, 2022 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach City Council votes for a 20% pay increase

Written on 24 Jul, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach City Council voted 3-2 on July 19 to give themselves a 20 percent increase in pay, with Mayor Ed Waage and Councilwoman Sheila Blake dissenting. Council members Marci Guthrie, Mary Ann Reiss and Scott... (Continue reading)