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Another person murdered in Lompoc

Written on 1 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A unknown assailant shot and killed a man late Sunday night or early Monday morning in Lompoc, marking the Santa Barbara County’s fifth homicide since March. [KSBY] At about midnight, a caller reported a shooting on the 600 block of... (Continue reading)

California gas prices rise again

Written on 1 Jul, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

With drivers in the Golden State already paying a premium at the pump, California’s gas tax increased 5.6 cents on Monday to 47.3 percent cents per gallon, according to the state Board of Equalization. [Cal Coast Times] The increase is... (Continue reading)

Body of a 44-year-old man found in Lake Nacimiento

Written on 30 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies found the body of a 44-year-old man believed to have drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Nacimiento, according to a press release. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before noon, Armando Loa Ramos of King City fell... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest SLO man for threatening to shoot minorities

Written on 30 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 62-year-old man on Sunday for threatening to shoot minorities moving into his neighborhood, police said. [Cal Coast Times] Richard Vincent Orcutt allegedly sent several threatening letters to area property managers and homeowners saying... (Continue reading)

Woman injured in rollover crash at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 30 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 23-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when the ATV she was riding in rolled over at the Oceano Dunes on Saturday afternoon, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] A CHP helicopter crew landed on the dunes and then provided... (Continue reading)

Airport shuttle thief caught in Grover Beach

Written on 29 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Grover Beach police officers arrested a man over the theft of a Smart Shuttle van, while also recovering the stolen vehicle, according to the city’s police department. [Cal Coast Times] Smart Shuttle, an airport transfer service that operates on the... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest wanted parolee with dagger

Written on 29 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A wanted parolee who was reportedly in possession of a dagger tried running away from San Luis Obispo police Friday evening but was eventually captured and arrested. [KSBY] As authorities were searching for the parolee, an officer spotted the man... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest Paso Robles man for dealing drugs

Written on 29 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Detectives arrested a Paso Robles man on Wednesday after twice witnessing him dealing drugs and then finding him in possession of methamphetamine, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. [Cal Coast Times] A few weeks ago, Sheriff’s Narcotics... (Continue reading)

California to ban hairstyle discrimination

Written on 28 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

The California Legislature has passed a bill that would ban discrimination against hairstyles and enshrine equal rights protections in law for individuals who have afros, braids and other types of hair on their heads. [Cal Coast Times] Following a 37-0... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver allegedly kills man at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 28 Jun, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A man who was allegedly operating an off-road vehicle while intoxicated went airborne at the Oceano Dunes last weekend and struck another rider in the helmet, killing him, according to California state parks. [Cal Coast Times] At about 7:25 p.m.... (Continue reading)