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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)

While fleeing police in Atascadero, suspect crashes into a tree

Written on 15 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A man whom police are struggling to identify led officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle  on Tuesday. He then crashed into a tree, fled by foot, but was ultimately arrested. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 1 p.m., a... (Continue reading)

Man allegedly plundered Nipomo farm, sold avocados to restaurants

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a 37-year-old man on Sunday for allegedly stealing avocados from a Nipomo farm. [Cal Coast Times] Christian Lara Medrano of Santa Maria allegedly pilfered avocados from the Suey Ranch on Bull Canyon Road.... (Continue reading)

Jury awards $2 billion in Roundup cancer case

Written on 14 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A California jury awarded more than $2 billion to a couple who claimed they contracted cancer from using the weed killer Roundup. [NPR] The Alameda County jury awarded the more than $2 billion in damages in a verdict against Monsanto,... (Continue reading)