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San Luis Obispo man killed in crash identified

Written on 13 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF The San Luis Obispo Police Department has identified the man who was struck and killed while walking on Tank Farm Road Tuesday night as SLO resident Michael Hamlin, 52. At about 10:25 p.m., a 76-year-old man was... (Continue reading)

Former official rips ‘whining’ SLO Council for giving itself big raise

Written on 12 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By CCT STAFF Former San Luis Obispo councilwoman Christine Mulholland slammed current council members in a Tribune opinion column criticizing the recent decision by the city’s governing body to grant itself a large raise. Earlier this month, the SLO City... (Continue reading)

Elderly man crashes into and kills pedestrian in SLO

Written on 12 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By CCT STAFF An elderly driver struck and killed a 52-year-old man walking on Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo Tuesday night. At about 10:25 p.m., a 76-year-old man was driving in the 200 block of Tank Farm Road... (Continue reading)

State finds French Hospital provided unlicensed infant care

Written on 11 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By CCT STAFF French Hospital Medical Center provided care last fall for infants whom the facility was not licensed to handle, according to a California Department of Public Health ruling. [KSBY] The San Luis Obispo hospital’s violation of state rules... (Continue reading)

Goleta couple killed in crash leave four children behind

Written on 11 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By CCT STAFF The Goleta couple killed by an intoxicated driver on Sunday evening were the parents of three daughters and a son. On Sunday evening, Adolfo Corral and Mary Jane Becerra Corral went for a walk in their home... (Continue reading)

Woman allegedly embezzled $5 million from South County ag companies

Written on 11 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By CCT STAFF A local bookkeeper is facing numerous charges for allegedly embezzling a total of more than $5 million from a pair of South County agricultural companies. Ginger Lee Mankins, 55, allegedly stole the money from Rick Machado Livestock... (Continue reading)

Police arrest Atascadero shooting suspect

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF Officers on Monday arrested a 36-year-old Atascadero resident who is suspected of shooting a man in the stomach on Sunday and then fleeing before officers arrived. After a short investigation, officers detained Derrick Lee Green on charges... (Continue reading)

Suspect shoots man in the stomach in Atascadero

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF A gunman shot a man in the stomach from close range Sunday evening in what may have been an accidental shooting, according to the Atascadero Police Department. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in... (Continue reading)

Intoxicated driver kills two people in Goleta hit-and-run

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on Sunday night who allegedly struck and killed two pedestrians while driving intoxicated in Goleta. Following the crash, the suspect fled the scene. Sheriff’s officials have identified the victims... (Continue reading)

Los Osos man faces up to 30-years in prison for drug charges

Written on 9 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By CCT STAFF A Los Osos man is facing up to 30-years in prison after he was arrested on Saturday for two methamphetamine related felony drug charges in Lyon County, Iowa. On Feb. 8, a deputy, with the help of... (Continue reading)