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San Luis Obispo man arrested for human trafficking

Written on 30 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested nine people for various prostitution related offenses including human trafficking on Thursday. Officers conducted a one night sting operation at a San Luis Obispo motel. According to a press release, the goal of the operation... (Continue reading)

Isla Vista shooting prompts new gun control proposals in California

Written on 30 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 68 comments

Following last week’s Isla Vista shooting rampage, California lawmakers have made new proposals aimed at removing guns from the hands of the mentally ill. [CBS News] Berkeley Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner and Santa Barbara Assemblyman Das Williams introduced a bill Tuesday... (Continue reading)

ASH patient arrested for murder

Written on 30 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Atascadero State Hospital officials arrested a 34-year-old patient for murder Wednesday following the death of another inmate. [LA Times] On Wednesday, a patient-on-patient attack occurred in a dorm room around 2:15 p.m. Responders rushed the victim to the hospital’s urgent... (Continue reading)

Late night shooting in Santa Maria

Written on 30 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Maria police are searching for three people suspected of participating in the shooting of a 30-year-old man Thursday night. Shortly after 11:30 p.m., three men wearing dark clothing approached the victim as he exited his parked car. One of... (Continue reading)

Morua sentenced, slams Congresswoman Lois Capps

Written on 29 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

After a Santa Barbara Superior Court judge sentenced Congresswoman Lois Capps’ former representative Raymond Morua to 20 years to life for manslaughter, Morua apologized to the victim’s family before making harsh accusations against his former boss. [KEYT] In December, Morua,... (Continue reading)

Domestic dispute spurs rollover crash in Paso Robles

Written on 29 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Atascadero man went to jail and his female partner ended up in the hospital after a domestic dispute caused a rollover car crash in Paso Robles on Wednesday. Jeffrey Jason Barnes, 34, was riding as a passenger in a... (Continue reading)

Nine sexual assaults near Cal Poly may be linked

Written on 29 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Since 2012, there have been nine sexual assaults near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo in which a man attacks a woman from behind, and now police think the attacks may be linked. [MustangNews] In each case, a white or... (Continue reading)

Patient killed at Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 29 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

An Atascadero State Hospital patient died Wednesday after another patient allegedly attacked the victim. [KSBY] California Department of State Hospital officials are investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday afternoon at ASH. The attack allegedly took place around 2:15 p.m. inside... (Continue reading)

Water district bill escapes Assembly

Written on 28 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

A bill to create a water district managing the Paso Robles water basin easily passed the state Assembly today on a 41-8 vote, and now goes to committees of the Upper House for consideration. Sponsored by Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian (R-San... (Continue reading)

Paso police nab four suspects with warrants

Written on 28 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Paso Robles police detectives patrolling a residential area on Saturday found four suspects with outstanding warrants hanging out in a single garage. Special Enforcement Team detectives spotted 27-year-ol Shane Parker, a known warrant suspect, sitting in a garage in the... (Continue reading)