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Former California legislator guilty of bribery

Written on 30 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury found a former California legislator, county supervisor and city councilman guilty today of bribery regarding a scheme that involved the University of Southern California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Long-time politician Mark Ridley-Thomas... (Continue reading)

Ex-Nipomo pastor arrested for child molestation

Written on 29 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday arrested a former Nipomo pastor for child molestation that allegedly occurred years ago over an extended period of time. Last September, sheriff’s detectives received a report about child molestation... (Continue reading)

Person rescued after car crashes into creek in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 29 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued a person from a creek in rural Arroyo Grande after a vehicle plunged into the body of water Wednesday morning.  At about 6:40 a.m., the vehicle crashed into a creek near the intersection of Huasna... (Continue reading)

Woman, 29, dies in custody at Lompoc jail

Written on 29 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 29-year-old female inmate died earlier this month after being found unresponsive in her cell at the Lompoc Police Department Jail. [KSBY] Officers found Liliana Zuniga unresponsive in her cell at about 7:15 a.m. on March 13.... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach City Council to appoint new member

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council decided on Monday to appoint, rather than elect, a new council member to replace outgoing Councilwoman Anna Miller. Miller resigned her seat effective immediately during a city council meeting on March 13.... (Continue reading)

Repeat offender tracked by Sam Blakeslee headed to jail

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A repeat offender with a criminal history spanning five states is facing 270 days in jail after he attempted to rob a former California senator and assemblyman outside a drug store in San Luis Obispo. James Delles... (Continue reading)

Caltrans reopening Highway 41 between Atascadero and Morro Bay

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Caltrans is reopening Highway 41 in Atascadero on Tuesday afternoon following a two-week closure. The highway was initially closed on March 14 because of a mudslide. Crews have removed thousands of yards of dirt from the slide... (Continue reading)

Gunman kills man at Lompoc mobile home park

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and killed a man at a mobile home park in Lompoc Sunday evening.  Shortly after 7 p.m., a caller reported a shooting at the Del Norte Mobile Estates, located at 321 W. North Avenue.... (Continue reading)

Deputies identify teen killed in Orcutt officer involved shooting

Written on 27 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Deputies identified the teen shot and killed outside the Melody Mini Market in Orcutt Saturday night as 19-year-old Manuel Reyes Rios of Santa Maria. The shooting involved an off-duty Santa Maria police officer. Shortly after 8 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices stagnant, find the lowest prices

Written on 27 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County and the rest of the country were primarily stagnate during the past week. However, the trend could be short-lived as gas demand typically increases in the spring and summer, according... (Continue reading)