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February, 2024

Another round of atmospheric river storms to drench the Central Coast

Written on 17 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a brief period of dry weather, several atmospheric river storms are forecast to drench the Central Coast over the next four to six days, leading to a flood watch and a high surf advisory, according to... (Continue reading)

FBI arrests Cambria man for breaking into the capitol on Jan. 6

Written on 17 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 49 comments

By KAREN VELIE FBI agents arrested a Cambria man, who is a triple amputee, for allegedly breaking into the capitol on Jan. 6. On Feb. 13, agents arrested 37-year-old Cameron Clapp for entering a restricted building and attempting to disrupt... (Continue reading)

Detachment and impartiality are the wellspring of a fair trial.

Written on 16 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION By ILAN FUNKE-BILU I am honored to represent Giovanni DeGarimore. He is charged with committing crimes in our county. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Our Constitution provides that all citizens, even non-citizens, must be afforded the... (Continue reading)

Grandfather shot and killed in parking lot of California Walmart

Written on 16 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following an accident described as a minor fender bender, a woman allegedly shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a Southern California Walmart earlier this month. [ABC 7] On Feb. 5, Jonathan Mauk, 59,... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors to discuss hiring a new administrator

Written on 15 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the appointment of a new county administrator, according to an agenda posted Thursday. In Nov. 2023 , the... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County detectives investigating suspicious death

Written on 15 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County detectives are investigating what has been deemed a suspicious death after authorities found a deceased man in Carpinteria on Wednesday. Shortly before 11 a.m., a witness reported the body of a man on Toro... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles City Council needs to hold advisors accountable

Written on 15 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER In light of the recent decision by the Paso Robles City Council to stop work on raising rates on the paid parking system the council must hold their advisors accountable. It’s clear that the city manager... (Continue reading)

SLO County jury finds man guilty of murder, mutilating remains

Written on 15 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury on Tuesday found 44-year-old Marco Antonio Cota guilty of first-degree murder and mutilation of human remains in the death of a 64-year-old man who was killed in open space behind Megan’s... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay restaurateur facing child pornography, weapons charges

Written on 14 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of Giovanni’s Fish Market in Morro Bay is currently battling six felony charges, including possession of child pornography and possession of assault weapons. If convicted on all charges, Giovanni DeGarimore faces up to 18 years... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara facing budget deficit, eyeing an increase in parking fees

Written on 14 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Facing a $3.8 million budget deficit, the City of Santa Barbara is discussing changes to its parking program, including raising rates and eliminating or shortening free parking periods. In just the parking program, the city anticipates a... (Continue reading)