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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)

Rural SLO man accused of domestic violence, attempted kidnapping

Written on 28 Feb, 2021 in CalCoast Forum, Daily Briefs | 2 comments

A man who lives in rural San Luis Obispo is facing domestic violence charges after he allegedly assaulted a woman on Saturday evening. The victim suffered non life-threatening injuries. Shortly after 9 p.m., SLO County sheriff’s deputies responded to a... (Continue reading)

Partisanship and participation: A reply to Matt Kokkonen

Written on 10 Feb, 2016 in CalCoast Forum, Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by MICHAEL LATNER On Jan. 30, candidate for the 24th Congressional District Matt Kokkonen published an editorial in CalCoastNews, in response to his not being initially invited to a Congressional debate held at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. ... (Continue reading)

Councilman admits taking $2.3 million bribe

Written on 5 Nov, 2013 in CalCoast Forum, Daily Briefs | 10 comments

In a case stemming from what is believed to be the largest bribe ever accepted by a public official in an undercover operation, a former member of the Moreno Valley City Council has agreed to plead guilty to a federal... (Continue reading)

Cayucos teen accused of armed bank robbery

Written on 15 Nov, 2012 in CalCoast Forum, Daily Briefs | 3 comments

A 17-year-old Cayucos male was arrested for allegedly robbing the Morro Bay branch of Founders Bank on Wednesday. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., the armed robber, wearing a hooded sweat shirt and a bandana covering his face, demanded a teller give... (Continue reading)