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Santa Maria Uber driver wanted for rape, caught at Mexican border

Written on 24 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities have arrested another Santa Maria Uber driver for allegedly raping a passenger, this time taking the suspect into custody at the United States-Mexico border. [Cal Coast Times] Late last month, a woman told police she had... (Continue reading)

Atascadero High School students evacuated because of fire

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials evacuated Atascadero High School Thursday morning for about 20 minutes after a fire was found burning in a trash can in a boy’s restroom. [Cal Coast Times] At about 9:30 a.m., fire alarms rang throughout the... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist injured in crash near Ragged Point

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

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to San Luis Obispo after crashing into a vehicle near Ragged Point Wednesday afternoon. [Cal Coast Times] The motorcyclist was riding southbound on Highway 1 north of Ragged Point when he crossed... (Continue reading)

Robles man opts to defend himself in child molestation case

Written on 23 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A Paso Robles man, who allegedly molested or secretly recorded numerous people, including toddlers, has ousted his public defender and opted to represent himself at trial. [Tribune] Jason Robert Porter stated he disagreed with his attorney on aspects of his... (Continue reading)

Thief steals sex toy in Grover Beach, leads police on chase

Written on 23 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A San Miguel man stole a sex toy from Diamond Adult World in Grover Beach Tuesday evening, which prompted a police chase that ultimately led to his arrest in Atascadero. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 8 p.m., Joseph Frank Hyde,... (Continue reading)

Hundreds gather at abortion rights rally in SLO

Written on 22 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

Several hundred people gathered in front of the San Luis Obispo Superior Court on Tuesday for a rally in response to the recent wave of anti-abortion legislation that has been passed in several states. [Cal Coast Times] The local rally... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police identify man found dead on the tracks

Written on 22 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Paso Robles police have identified the man whose body was found on the railroad tracks near the train station last Friday at Donald Frank Hughes, 70. [Cal Coast Times] Hughes, of Paso Robles, was a well-known member of the North... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man tries to sell stolen chainsaw to officer

Written on 22 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Paso Robles police arrested two men on Tuesday after officers caught one of the suspects in a sting aimed at recovering stolen chainsaws. [Cal Coast Times] On May 11, a Paso Robles resident living in the 2800 block of School... (Continue reading)

California Senate votes to approve marijuana banks

Written on 21 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The California state Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday in favor of creating special banks and credit unions to work with marijuana businesses. [Cal Coast Times] Currently, most banks shy away from marijuana businesses out of fear of running afoul of... (Continue reading)

California forges ahead with health care for illegal immigrants

Written on 21 May, 2019 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

California’s governor, state Assembly and Senate are pushing for extending government-funded health care coverage to illegal immigrants, though they currently differ on how to go about doing so. [NBC News] Gov. Gavin Newsom, who campaigned on a platform of universal... (Continue reading)