Daily Briefs


Armed robbery at Nipomo market

Two masked men armed with handguns robbed the La Placita Market in Nipomo on Saturday at about 10 p.m. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the robbers fled on foot onto Orchard Avenue to a getaway car. San Luis... (Continue reading)

Five men arrested for firing rifles in Atascadero

Atascadero police arrested five men for shooting rifle in a creek bed off Highway 41 on Saturday. When police arrived to the wooded area, they heard shots which prompted them to shut down a portion of Highway 41 and to... (Continue reading)

SLO police search Fresno County for shooting suspects

San Luis Obispo Police searched properties in Fresno County Thursday looking for suspects in an early November shooting. [KCOY] Along with Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies and a SWAT team, the police served three search warrants near a school, but did... (Continue reading)

Guadalupe man sentenced to 63 years for murder

A Guadalupe man found guilty of murdering a 32-year-old man and dumping the body in a Nipomo field was sentenced to 63 years to life by a Santa Barbara court. Alejandro Carrillo, a reputed gang member, shot Pedro Gonzalez at... (Continue reading)

Man dies after walking into oncoming big-rig

A big-rig truck hit and killed a pedestrian Thursday afternoon who intentionally walked into oncoming traffic in the Avila Beach area. [KCOY] The California Highway Patrol determined that the 49-year-old man pulled his Ford pickup over to the right shoulder... (Continue reading)

Central District U.S. Attorney’s collected over $430 million from defendants

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California collected more than $430 million as a result of criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits and asset forfeiture actions during the 2012 fiscal year, United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. announced... (Continue reading)

Testimony reveals defendant’s description of Myers murder

A preliminary hearing Wednesday in the Dystiny Myers murder case revealed statements by one of the defendants explaining his role in the killing of the 15-year-old Santa Maria girl. [KCOY] Cody Miller told San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies and... (Continue reading)

Fresh & Easy flops, considering closure

The owners of Fresh & Easy announced Wednesday that because the stores are failing in the U.S. market they are reviewing options such as selling or closing the chain. [AdAge] “It is now clear that Fresh & Easy will not... (Continue reading)

Car chase leads to Arroyo Grande High School lockdown

An Oceano man who allegedly stole a truck in Arroyo Grande, rammed a police car and led officers on a chase that ended across the street from the high school, is currently being held in the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

This spy is as close as your TV

Your digital video recorder may soon be watching you in the privacy of your home, recording your reaction to television commercials. Verizon has filed for a patent on a DVR that is equipped with a camera and recorder. Information gathered... (Continue reading)