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Atascadero man convicted of sexually assaulting intoxicated woman

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

A jury convicted an Atascadero man on Friday for sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman at the Atascadero Lake Park. [Cal Coast Times] On June 18, 2017, David E. Ardebili, 40, saw the woman walking alone and enticed her into getting... (Continue reading)

Man’s body found on Paso Robles train tracks

Written on 17 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man’s dead body was found lying on the railroad tracks close to the Paso Robles train station Friday morning. [Cal Coast Times] Police say the deceased person was a homeless man who may have been in... (Continue reading)

Trump cancels funding for high-speed rail

Written on 17 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Trump Administration has followed through on its threat to revoke nearly $1 billion in funding for California’s controversial high-speed rail project, a decision the state says it will challenge in court. [Cal Coast Times] On Thursday,... (Continue reading)

Gun stolen from SLO County found during raid of felon’s home

Written on 17 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A search of a property just outside the city limits of Santa Maria on Wednesday produced a variety of firearms, including one that had been reported stolen out of San Luis Obispo County, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s... (Continue reading)

Solvang man killed in single-engine plane crash

Written on 16 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 64-year-old Solvang man was killed Wednesday in a plane crash near Goat Rock, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department. [Cal Coast Times] On Wednesday evening, Pierre Josefsohn’s family became concerned when he did not return to the... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara officers shot attempted murder suspect four times

Written on 16 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A known gang member who was wanted for attempted murder was struck by four bullets officers fired amid a gun battle that took place last week at an apartment complex near Goleta. [Cal Coast Times] During the... (Continue reading)

Intoxicated woman texting during fatal Los Osos crash

Written on 16 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A 25-year-old woman was texting and intoxicated when she struck and killed a Morro Bay pastor in Los Osos last year, according to testimony in a court hearing on Wednesday. [Tribune] On Nov. 18, 2018, Pastor Dale Paulsen, 67, was... (Continue reading)

It’s official, PG&E caused the Camp Fire

Written on 16 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Cal Fire announced Wednesday that its investigators determined PG&E power lines caused the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive blaze in state history. [Cal Coast Times] The Camp Fire killed 85 people in Northern California and destroyed much... (Continue reading)

Mother accused of snatching Santa Maria toddler

Written on 15 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Maria police are asking for help from the public in finding a 2-year-old boy who disappeared after his mother drove off with him. [Cal Coast Times] The father of two-year-old Robert David Laverdure, Jr. brought the child from Arizona... (Continue reading)

Atascadero to increase sewer rates by 19 percent

Written on 15 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

The city of Atascadero is planning on raising sewer rates for the first time in 25 years, following a decision by the city council Tuesday to endorse a 19 percent increase for the upcoming fiscal year, with potentially more rate... (Continue reading)