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Lompoc man charged with killing an infant

Written on 25 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Lompoc police officers arrested a 28-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly killing his infant earlier this month, according to the Lompoc Police Department. [Cal Coast Times] On May 19, the infant died. Police are not currently releasing information on the... (Continue reading)

Burglars steal two vans from Atascadero Unified School District

Written on 25 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Atascadero Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for two Atascadero Unified School District vans that were recently stolen. [Cal Coast Times] On Friday morning, school district employees discovered someone had broken into one of... (Continue reading)

Police find suspected burglar hiding in underground bunker

Written on 25 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

An investigation into thefts of items from farms led detectives this week to a makeshift bunker in Santa Maria, where a man with outstanding warrants was living, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. [Cal Coast Times] On Monday,... (Continue reading)

Nine students ill at Paso Robles middle school from vaping

Written on 24 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Emergency medical personnel responded to Daniel Lewis Middle School in Paso Robles on Friday after a student fell ill after vaping at school. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 11 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the school and discovered a total... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man accused of burglarizing Pismo Beach home

Written on 24 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Police arrested a Santa Maria man for allegedly burglarizing a Pismo Beach home early Wednesday morning. [Cal Coast Times] At about 2:15 a.m, a burglar kicked in a side door on the garage of a Pismo Beach home. During the... (Continue reading)

Serial thief captured in Arroyo Grande, school on lockdown

Written on 24 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies chased an alleged serial auto thief through an Arroyo Grande residential neighborhood Thursday morning, prompting the lockdown of a middle school. [Cal Coast Times] At about 9:30 a.m., San Luis Obispo officers, Arroyo Grande... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria Uber driver wanted for rape, caught at Mexican border

Written on 24 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities have arrested another Santa Maria Uber driver for allegedly raping a passenger, this time taking the suspect into custody at the United States-Mexico border. [Cal Coast Times] Late last month, a woman told police she had... (Continue reading)

Atascadero High School students evacuated because of fire

Written on 23 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials evacuated Atascadero High School Thursday morning for about 20 minutes after a fire was found burning in a trash can in a boy’s restroom. [Cal Coast Times] At about 9:30 a.m., fire alarms rang throughout the... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist injured in crash near Ragged Point

Written on 23 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to San Luis Obispo after crashing into a vehicle near Ragged Point Wednesday afternoon. [Cal Coast Times] The motorcyclist was riding southbound on Highway 1 north of Ragged Point when he crossed... (Continue reading)

Robles man opts to defend himself in child molestation case

Written on 23 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A Paso Robles man, who allegedly molested or secretly recorded numerous people, including toddlers, has ousted his public defender and opted to represent himself at trial. [Tribune] Jason Robert Porter stated he disagreed with his attorney on aspects of his... (Continue reading)