Daily Briefs


State finds French Hospital provided unlicensed infant care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Mountainbrook Church pastor apologizes, and defends himself

By CCT STAFF In response to Mountainbrook Church releasing the findings of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by former pastor Thom O’Learly, the embattled pastor released a statement apologizing for some behaviors and defending himself against other accusations. Last... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly fixes failing grades given to Kristin Smart while missing

By CCT STAFF Amid a public petition to correct Kristin Smart’s Cal Poly transcripts,  the university removed failing grades given to the Freshman after she went missing. Smart’s transcript now lists her as withdrawn. Smart was nearing the end of... (Continue reading)

Settlement in McLaughlin SLO County Jail death case finalized

By CCT STAFF A San Luis Obispo judge has finalized a settlement that was reached and then disputed in the case of a 60-year-old man who died while in SLO County Jail. The family of Kevin Lee McLaughlin will recieve... (Continue reading)