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SLO teen’s shooting threat motivated by social media

Written on 20 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By CCT STAFF Motivated by a social media trend, a 13-year-old girl at Laguna Middle School in San Luis Obispo made a school shooting threat, with the hope that it would lead to a day off from school. On Nov.... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man sentenced to 130 years in prison for child rape

Written on 20 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By CCT STAFF A Nipomo man was sentenced on Wednesday to 130 years in prison for sexually molesting three children. Last month, a jury convicted William Martinez Perez, 59, of six felony counts of committing a lewd act on a... (Continue reading)

Inmate overdoses at Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 20 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials are investigating the cause of an apparent overdose at Atascadero State Hospital on Tuesday. A patient reportedly overdosed on an undetermined substance. Investigators are attempting to determine the substance consumed, as well as the circumstances surrounding... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist trapped under truck in Nipomo

Written on 20 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist survived but suffered major injuries after colliding with a pickup and becoming trapped underneath the truck Tuesday evening in Nipomo. Shortly before 7 p.m., the motorcycle and pickup collided on the Tefft Street Bridge beside... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes closure could cost $100 million a year

Written on 19 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

By CCT STAFF The director of California State Parks agreed on Monday to permanently shut down approximately half of the camping area and about 5 percent of the riding area at the Oceano Dunes, at an Air Pollution Control District... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash in Paso Robles

Written on 19 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 83-year-old Southern California man died in a crash on Highway 46 in Paso Robles on Monday morning. Shortly after 9 a.m., a 2002 gray Buick and a 2001 red Ford Ranger collided at Highway 46 and... (Continue reading)

More than 200 people attend Kristin Smart vigil

Written on 18 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An estimated 250 people gathered in Arroyo Grande Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil meant to honor the memory of longtime-missing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart and apply pressure on the family of her suspected killer, as... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle two SLO County structure fires

Written on 18 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Fires broke out early Monday morning in both Arroyo Grande and Cayucos, with a business burning in the South County city and a home burning in the North Coast community, according to Cal Fire. At about 3... (Continue reading)

Teen threatens gun violence at Arroyo Grande High School

Written on 17 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By CCT STAFF Posing with what appeared to be a 1911 handgun, a 17-year-old male threatened to carry out acts of violence at Arroyo Grande High School. On Friday, the teen posted the threat of violence on social media. Throughout... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue hiker who fell at Bishop Peak in SLO

Written on 17 Nov, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By CCT STAFF Firefighters rescued a hiker who was rendered unconscious after falling approximately 20 feet at Bishop Peak in San Luis Obispo on Sunday, according to Cal Fire SLO. Shortly before noon, Cal Fire and San Luis Obispo firefighters... (Continue reading)