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Santa Margarita man charged with starting the Hill Fire

Written on 23 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Obispo County prosecutors have charged a 75-year-old man and registered sex offender with starting last year’s Hill Fire near Santa Margarita that destroyed four homes including actor Johnny Galecki’s ranch. [Cal Coast Times] David Lynn Macagni of Santa... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teacher reports sexual harassment, then demoted

Written on 22 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A Paso Robles teacher who reported that a male colleague inappropriately touched two female students and used a racial slur in class has sued the district. After reporting the allegations, the teacher faced harassment and was ultimately demoted, according to... (Continue reading)

Bicyclist crashes into car in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 22 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A bicyclist suffered major injuries after colliding with a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in rural Arroyo Grande. [Cal Coast Times] At about 3 p.m., the driver and the bicyclist were traveling on Huasna Road when the bicyclist turned left towards Lopez... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly shooter threat appears overblown

Written on 21 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A social media post that appeared to reference a shooter on the Cal Poly campus on Wednesday made rounds online Tuesday night, prompting a flurry of concerned comments from university students and community members. However, campus officials are saying Wednesday... (Continue reading)

California senator likely sexually harassed subordinates

Written on 21 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

State Sen. Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) engaged in “unwanted flirtatious or sexually suggestive behavior” toward six women, four of whom were his subordinates, according to the findings of an outside investigation. [Cal Coast Times] During the investigation, the law firms Gibson... (Continue reading)

SLO considering three recreation pot shops

Written on 20 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

San Luis Obispo’s city staff is recommending that SLO allow up to three brick and mortar marijuana dispensaries under new pot regulations that are currently being drafted. [Cal Coast Times] If the regulations are passed, the city of SLO could... (Continue reading)

3 Santa Maria men arrested for rape and pimping of a minor

Written on 20 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Santa Maria police rescued an underage prostitute and arrested three men on various charges ranging from rape to pimping of a minor. [Cal Coast Times] After a report of prostitution, Santa Maria detectives contacted the victim, as well as three... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man killed in Highway 101 crash

Written on 19 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 71-year-old Atascadero man died following a rollover crash on Highway 101 Sunday afternoon that also left a 72-year-old woman hospitalized. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 5 p.m., Thomas Cahill was driving a 1989 Alfa Romeo convertible northbound near San... (Continue reading)

Man stabbed in scuffle outside Paso Robles store

Written on 19 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A Paso Robles man ended up in the hospital and another on the run after a fight outside a liquor store in Paso Robles Saturday evening escalated to a stabbing, according to the city’s police department. [Cal Coast News] Shortly... (Continue reading)

Teens arrested for shooting BBs into a vacant field

Written on 18 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested two juveniles in Los Osos on Friday afternoon for firing a BB gun in a “grossly negligent manner.” [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 7 p.m., a 911 caller reported seeing someone shoot a... (Continue reading)