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Santa Barbara County considering increased oil production near Santa Maria

Written on 19 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Oil companies and environmental groups are clashing over the planned revitalization of a large oil field near Santa Maria that could potentially result in hundreds of new wells. [Cal Coast Times] The Cat Canyon Oil Field, located... (Continue reading)

Elderly man dies following crash near Avila Beach

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

A crash in which a minivan driver failed to navigate a Highway 101 on-ramp near Avila Beach last week ended up killing an 84-year-old Milpitas man. [KSBY] At about 11 a.m. on March 13, a minivan being driven by Minna... (Continue reading)

Atascadero teen and woman killed in DUI crash in Santa Maria

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

The Santa Maria Police Department has identified the two people killed Saturday morning in a suspected DUI crash in Santa Maria as Madison Elizabeth Coleman, 17, and Monica Gonzalez, 20, both of Atascadero. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 3 a.m.,... (Continue reading)

California asks residents to grab their ‘pot of gold’

Written on 18 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Californians have the opportunity to claim 48 million properties worth a combined total of $9.3 billion, according to the state controller’s office. [Cal Coast Times] Unclaimed property law in California protects consumers by requiring banks, insurance companies and other businesses... (Continue reading)

Suspect swims away from deputies in Goleta

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

A man fleeing Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies in Goleta jumped in the ocean Saturday afternoon and swam for an extended period of time, possibly contracting hypothermia before getting rescued and arrested. [Cal Coast Times] At about 1 p.m., a... (Continue reading)

Two people killed in DUI crash in Santa Maria

Written on 16 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Two people were killed Saturday morning and another was critically injured in a suspected DUI crash in Santa Maria. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 3 a.m., two cars collided at the intersection of Donovan Road and Miller Street, according to... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly varsity track team suspended for 7 meets for hazing

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

Cal Poly’s administration suspended the Cal Poly Varsity Track Team from competing in seven track meets in March and April because some senior team members hazed new recruits. [Mustang News] School officials determined senior team members provided alcohol to underage... (Continue reading)

SLO County students strike against climate change

Written on 16 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Several dozen San Luis Obispo County students skipped school on Friday, joining more than a million students from 123 countries, to demand stronger climate policies. [Cal Coast Times] Locally, students demands included opposition to the Plains All American pipeline project,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for elder abuse suspect

Written on 15 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Obispo police are searching for a woman whom they say is a suspect in an elder abuse investigation. [Cal Coast Times] Lindsey Gray, 33, is avoiding law enforcement, the San Luis Obispo Police Department posted on Facebook. The... (Continue reading)

Fire damages Avila Barn in Avila Beach

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

A fire broke out in the attic of Avila Valley Barn Thursday evening, but firefighters managed to salvage the structure. [Cal Coast Times] The fire started at about 6 p.m. and reportedly burned an area where ice cream is kept... (Continue reading)