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Victor Martinez sentenced to life in prison for Marilyn Pharis murder

Written on 30 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Victor Martinez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday for the rape and murder of Marilyn Pharis, in a courtroom filled with Pharis’ family and friends. Martinez did not look at those who spoke... (Continue reading)

Raise increases Cal Poly president’s base salary to nearly $430,000

Written on 30 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Following a system-wide pay increase for California State University executives, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s base salary is set to rise to nearly $430,000 a year. [Cal Coast Times] Last week, CSU trustees approved a 3 percent pay increase for... (Continue reading)

Person killed in crash on Highway 101 near the Cuesta Grade

Written on 30 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

One person was killed Sunday evening after a pickup truck crashed on the Cuesta Grade. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 5 p.m., a Chevrolet pickup truck flipped over on southbound Highway 101 at the intersection of Fox Hollow Road near... (Continue reading)

Jimmy Paulding throws his hat into the Arroyo Grande Council race

Written on 30 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Weeks after narrowly suffering a defeat in the San Luis Obispo County District 4 supervisor race, Jimmy Paulding has thrown his hat into the Arroyo Grande City Council race, adding to a growing field of candidates. [Cal Coast Times] An... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay fire injures 1, displaces 8

Written on 29 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire burned a home in Morro Bay on Saturday afternoon injuring one person and displacing eight, according to the Morro Bay Fire Department. [Cal Coast Times] At about 10 p.m., witnesses reported the home on 300 block of Jamaica... (Continue reading)

Solvang man threatens to shoot victim, meet in the afterlife

Written on 29 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 57-year-old Solvang man pointed a loaded handgun at a person’s head while making threats on Friday morning. An intoxicated Timothy Johnson also posted plans on Facebook to see his victim in the afterlife, according to the Santa Barbara County... (Continue reading)

Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen Cal Fire Truck

Written on 28 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man accused of stealing a Cal Fire truck, and involvement in a theft in Pismo Beach, led police on a high-speed chase before he was arrested at gunpoint near Vandenberg Air Force Base Friday afternoon. [Cal Coast Times] On... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man stabs his brother in the back, arrested

Written on 28 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Paso Robles police arrested a 20-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly stabbing his brother in the back. [Cal Coast Times] An argument between Matthew Meyer and his 18-year-old brother turned into a fight and the police were called. Matthew Meyer... (Continue reading)

Second find of human remains discovered in Isla Vista

Written on 27 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Investigators found two batches of human remains this week in and around the ocean in Isla Vista. Authorities have indicated the remains may belong to the same person. [Cal Coast Times] On Tuesday evening, a head and torso were found... (Continue reading)

Santa maria police arrest three for murder

Written on 27 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Santa Maria police have arrested three men who are accused of involvement in an apparently gang related murder that occurred last September. [Cal Coast Times] Early in the morning On Sept. 3, 2017, Edward Ramirez, 19, was shot and killed... (Continue reading)