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Former L.A. County official to plead guilty in bribery case

Written on 5 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A man who worked in Los Angeles County’s Real Estate Division agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to lying to FBI agents and subscribing to a false tax return in an effort to cover up his receipt of illegal bribes. [Cal... (Continue reading)

Nipomo men accused of committing Santa Maria murder

Written on 5 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A pair of brothers living in Nipomo are alleged to have committed a murder in Santa Maria early Saturday morning in which a 49-year-old man was shot and stabbed to death. One of the brothers, who is currently on the... (Continue reading)

60-year-old Paso Robles fire station closes

Written on 4 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  Paso Roble Station 30 has officially been removed from service. A temporary fire station has been established at the North County Regional Center 356 N. Main Street in Templeton to serve the public during construction. pic.twitter.com/sUxDiYry9c — CAL FIRE... (Continue reading)

North County winery to build a B&B out of recycled shipping containers

Written on 4 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Cass Vineyard & Winery in rural Paso Robles expects to soon break ground on a bed and breakfast that will consist of eight suites built with recycled steel shipping containers. [Cal Coast News] The North County winery is creating the... (Continue reading)

Bill to delay school start times heads to Gov. Brown

Written on 3 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Middle and high school students could have more time to sleep in on school days if the governor signs SB 328 into law. Both house of the California Legislature voted in favor of a bill Friday that would mandate middle... (Continue reading)

Cyclist and car collide near Hearst Castle

Written on 3 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A car and a bicyclist crashed Monday morning at the intersection of Highway 1 and Hearst Castle Road. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 8 a.m., the crash knocked the cyclist onto the highway. A passing motorist used his car to... (Continue reading)

Amid sexual abuse allegations, Nipomo coach paid severance

Written on 3 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Lucia Mar Unified School District cut ties in June with a former girls wrestling coach accused of sexual abuse and paid him $31,812 as part of a settlement agreement. [Cal Coast Times] Justin Magdaleno, a former wrestling coach and... (Continue reading)

Firefighter injured, home torched in Paso Robles fire

Written on 3 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Three fires broke out along Creston Road near Paso Robles on Sunday and burned a total of 47 acres, according to Cal Fire. [Cal Coast Times] One unoccupied home was destroyed, and a firefighter suffered minor injuries as a result... (Continue reading)

Should Atascadero police officers sport visible tattoos?

Written on 2 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The Atascadero Police Department is temporarily changing its no visible tattoos while on duty policy while seeking public input. [Cal Coast Times] Several months ago, an Atascadero officer asked the city to amend its tattoo policy. At the end of... (Continue reading)

SLO County inmate found dead, hanging from bedding

Written on 2 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A 47-year-old inmate at the San Luis Obispo County Jail was found dead Saturday from an apparent suicide, according to the sheriff’s department. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before noon, a correctional deputy found Michael Wayne Nonella of Arroyo Grande hanging... (Continue reading)