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84-year-old Santa Barbara man convicted of sexual assault, molestation

Written on 27 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An 84-year-old Santa Barbara man was found guilty by a jury on Monday of eight counts of child molestation, one count of sexual assault, and three counts of contempt of court for attempting to contact the victims. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County files suit against opioid manufacturers

Written on 27 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Joining a trend of coast-to-coast lawsuits against big pharma, Santa Barbara County is suing several pharmaceutical companies over their alleged role in creating rampant opioid addiction. [KSBY] Officials say the opioid prescription and death rates, as well as the number... (Continue reading)

Manse on Marsh administrator pleads to elder abuse

Written on 26 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The former second-in-command at the Manse on Marsh accepted a plea deal with state prosecutors that will likely enable him to avoid jail time over the 2014 death of a dementia patient who walked away from the San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Two people assaulted at the San Luis Obispo airport

Written on 26 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A man whom authorities describe as a transient allegedly assaulted two people last week at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. [KSBY] On March 18, Robert Torres, 38, approached a man outside the airport’s main terminal, punched the man... (Continue reading)

Police identify suspect who stabbed a man in his car

Written on 26 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s officials have identified a 25-year-old Morro Bay resident as the suspect who allegedly stabbed a man in the chest while the victim was driving in his car in Los Osos last month. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)

Teen entices man to Grover Beach park where he is beaten

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

A 19-year-old woman lured a man to a Grover Beach park on Sunday where he we jumped by three men he did not know. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 6 p.m., Madison Minet brought the unidentified victim to Mentone Basin... (Continue reading)

SLO County homeless advocates compete for grant funds

Written on 25 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

In addition to a North County project, a South County effort to construct transitional housing financed largely by one-time grant money is likewise underway. [KSBY] North and South County agencies are vying for Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds that... (Continue reading)

Elderly Paso Robles woman facing vehicular manslaughter charges

Written on 24 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 77-year-old Paso Robles woman, who drove her SUV in front of a man riding a motorcycle on Highway 46, is facing misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charges. [KSBY] On the afternoon of Feb. 8, Barry Stephenson, 68, of Atascadero was headed... (Continue reading)

One killed two injured in collision on Highway 46

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

One person died and three others were injured in a collision on Highway 46 near the Cholame Y Saturday morning, according to the CHP. [Cal Coast Times] At about 6:26 a.m., Holga Godinezxochitla, 33, of Wasco was attempting to turn... (Continue reading)

PG&E clashes with federal judge over fire prevention measures

Written on 23 Mar, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Amid a wildfire-driven bankruptcy process, PG&E has entered a spat with a federal judge over probation terms stemming from the utility’s conviction over a deadly gas explosion in 2010. While the judge is calling for PG&E to be more vigilant... (Continue reading)