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Suspects plead guilty to embezzling public funds

Written on 28 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced Wednesday that the last two people involved in a county public works embezzlement scheme have pled guilty. [Cal Coast Times] Leanna Harada, 43, and Michael Anzivino, 46, pled guilty to felony... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande budget shortfall leads to layoffs

Written on 28 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Faced with a budget gap of nearly $1 million, the city of Arroyo Grande is laying off staffers and reducing the hours of operation at City Hall. [Cal Coast Times] Arroyo Grande has a projected budget gap of $912,000 next... (Continue reading)

Illegal immigrant convicted of the murder of Marilyn Pharis

Written on 28 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Santa Maria jury convicted an illegal immigrant with an extensive criminal history Wednesday of the murder of Air Force veteran Marilyn Pharis. Victor Aureliano Martinez was also convicted of multiple enhancements and could now face life in prison without... (Continue reading)

Mayor Jim Hill barred from voting on Brisco Road interchange

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Fair Political Practices Commission recently informed Arroyo Grande Mayor Jim Hill that he has a conflict of interest regarding the Brisco Road interchange project and cannot vote on the issue. [Cal Coast Times] Throughout Hill’s term, he has been... (Continue reading)

Sex offender arrested for touching girls in downtown SLO

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A San Luis Obispo man twice convicted of child molestation is in the SLO County Jail following an arrest on Monday. [Cal Coast Times] San Luis Obispo police arrested Jonathan Oscar Davis, 43, and booked him in jail on a... (Continue reading)

SLO bowling alley project stopped after failure to pay bills

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Faced with fresh allegations of hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills, a pair of controversial developers dropped their plans to build a bowling alley and entertainment venue in downtown San Luis Obispo. The brothers say, though, they plan... (Continue reading)

Plans for a Grover Beach conference center canceled

Written on 27 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

  The long-envisioned Grover Beach lodge and conference center project may now become just a hotel development. [Cal Coast Times] Pacifica Companies, the developer, is currently seeking approval from the city of Grover Beach to move forward with the project... (Continue reading)

Girlfriend of Honor Farm escapee facing state prison time

Written on 26 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A woman who allegedly served as the getaway driver in her boyfriend’s escape from San Luis Obispo County Jail’s Honor Farm is facing a stiffer potential sentence than her boyfriend who broke free from custody. [Cal Coast Times] Claudia Penaloza,... (Continue reading)

Man severely burned in propane fire in SLO

Written on 26 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A man suffered severe burns after a fire broke out at a San Luis Obispo homeless camp early Tuesday morning as a result of an individual trying to transfer propane from one bottle to another, according to the city fire... (Continue reading)

Leather shoe considered clue in missing Paso Robles woman’s disappearance

Written on 26 Jun, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s officials say a brown leather shoe found in the Creston area may be associated with the disappearance of a 62-year-old woman who has been missing for more than a month and a half. [Cal Coast... (Continue reading)