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San Luis Obispo woman exposed infant to narcotics, arrested

Written on 18 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old San Luis Obispo woman is facing narcotics and child endangerment charges after allegedly exposing her  6-month-old child to both methamphetamine and fentanyl. During an Oct. 25 probation compliance check, officers discovered a substantial quantity of... (Continue reading)

One person killed, two critically injured in crash in Santa Maria

Written on 17 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed and two people were critically injured in a three-car crash in Santa Maria on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., an eastbound Chevrolet pickup truck rear-ended a Honda Fit that was stopped on... (Continue reading)

Three men arrested in child sex sting in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County law enforcement arrested three men in an undercover child sex sting operation in San Luis Obispo last week, according to the SLO County Sheriff’s Office. On Dec. 12, investigators from the SLO County... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles officials warn residents of water treatment scam

Written on 16 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles officials are warning the public about a scam targeting local water customers. The scammers visit residents at their homes and falsely claim the city’s water supply is contaminated, specifically advising against drinking or using water... (Continue reading)

Ventura County doctor sentenced to prison for Medicare fraud

Written on 16 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Ventura County physician who worked for two hospices was sentenced today to 24 months in federal prison for defrauding Medicare out of more than $3 million through claims for medically unnecessary hospice services. U. S. District... (Continue reading)

Escaped inmate captured in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: San Luis Obispo corrected its original press release to report that Ronald Hart had not escaped custody. Instead,  Hart was found to be a fugitive, having failed to check-in with probation in Washington. Original: San Luis... (Continue reading)

Vehicle plunges 100 feet off Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village

Written on 15 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle plunged 100 feet off Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village on Saturday, injuring a woman. Shortly before 1 p.m., the woman’s vehicle veered off northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County backyard burning opens this week

Written on 15 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s backyard burning season opens up on Monday. Residents of non-urban properties may apply for a permit to burn green waste. Permits are available through the SLO County Air Pollution Control District and CAL... (Continue reading)

Police seek public’s help finding missing Morro Bay teen

Written on 15 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old boy. Nearly two months ago, Daniel Tovar was first reported missing. His family initially suspected he went with an acquaintance to Oregon. However,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man charged with rape, child porn

Written on 14 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 36-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in jail for allegedly raping an unconscious woman and possession of child pornography. On Oct. 24, David Randall Quintero allegedly raped the woman at a residence on the 1900 block... (Continue reading)