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Man who transported teen from Nipomo to Mexico for sex sentenced

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man who took an Arizona teen from her grandmother’s home in Nipomo to Mexico for illicit sexual activity received a sentence on Wednesday of 45 years in federal prison. Daniel Navarro, 42, of Victorville, was found... (Continue reading)

Crews search Pirate’s Cove area for missing Arroyo Grande man

Written on 14 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Search and rescue crews are trying to find a 72-year-old Arroyo Grande man who hasn’t been seen since Monday and whose vehicle was found near Pirate’s Cove. On Tuesday, deputies responded to missing person report at Pirate’s... (Continue reading)

Carpinteria caregiver arrested for stealing from patient

Written on 13 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Carpinteria man late last month on multiple felony charges related to elder financial abuse. On April 25, a relative of a care patient in Goleta discovered suspicious activity involving the... (Continue reading)

Police investigating alleged rape in UC Santa Barbara dorm

Written on 13 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN University of California Santa Barbara Police are investigating an alleged rape that reportedly occurred in a dorm on Saturday night. At about 11 p.m., a caller reported a rape at campus housing to the UCSB Police Department.... (Continue reading)

Officers identify Paso Robles man killed in drunk driving crash

Written on 13 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers identified the 48-year-old Paso Robles man killed in a drunk driving crash as Matthew Baumgardner. Shortly after 7 p.m., 44-year-old Joseph Pate of Paso Robles was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro on Nacimiento... (Continue reading)

Child suffers major injuries after e-bike collides with car in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 12-year-old suffered major injuries on Saturday after the child’s electronic bike collided with a vehicle at a San Luis Obispo park. Shortly before 5 p.m., 911 callers reported a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck crashes into Highway 101 construction zone in Pismo Beach

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A semi-truck crashed into a construction zone on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach Monday night, resulting in a temporary closure of the highway to southbound traffic in the area. Shortly before 10:15 p.m., the  semi-truck drove into... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest San Luis Obispo burglary suspects

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Law enforcement officers arrested San Luis Obispo retail burglary suspects as they were attempting to flee through Santa Maria last month. Shortly after 4 p.m. on April 26, the San Luis Obispo Police Department issued a be... (Continue reading)

Fire at natural gas platform off Carpinteria extinguished

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters extinguished a fire at a natural-gas rig about nine miles off the coast of Carpinteria on Monday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a fire was reported at the non-operational platform. Rescue crews then evacuated 26 crew... (Continue reading)

Elderly Santa Margarita found after going missing

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 92-year-old Santa Margarita woman went missing Sunday evening, but was found by neighbors Monday morning. Ruby Hamane, who reportedly has dementia, went missing after being seen walking away from her home in the 3400 block of... (Continue reading)