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Person killed in Santa Margarita crash

Written on 30 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A woman died Saturday after an oncoming drunk driver drove into her lane and caused a head-on collision. At the time of the crash, traffic on Highway 58 was heavy because of attendees leaving a concert at the Pozo Saloon.... (Continue reading)

District 3 Supervisors debate drug testing, oil and taxes

Written on 30 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 48 comments

Two San Luis Obispo Supervisor candidates said they would take a drug test if asked, while the third said he was opposed to drug testing because of privacy reasons, during a debate Thursday at the South County Regional Center in... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria Police chief testifies about criminal aliens

Written on 30 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria Police Chief Ralph Martin said Thursday at a congressional hearing that the United States is running a catch and release program for criminal aliens that is putting the public at risk, during his testimony to... (Continue reading)

Son of woman killed by Atascadero man to receive $1 million

Written on 29 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

The son of an Atascadero woman who was shot and killed by her mentally-ill neighbor will receive $1 million over the course of his life. The mother of the killer agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed against her.... (Continue reading)

Creston baby drowned at the hands of her mother

Written on 29 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A newborn baby who died in a bathtub shortly after birth on Saturday drowned at the hands of her mother, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Coroner’s Office. The mother also died on Saturday, and the cause of... (Continue reading)

California Fresh to replace Haggen in SLO

Written on 29 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

California Fresh Markets, a locally-owned grocer, will open a new store in the Foothill Boulevard location vacated by Haggen. Last year, Haggen filed for bankruptcy and closed its Central Coast grocery stores shortly after opening them. Company officials announced this... (Continue reading)

Atascadero city clerk and treasurer positions go up for votes

Written on 28 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Atascadero voters will decide whether the city clerk and treasurer roles remain elected positions or will become jobs controlled by the city manager. The Atascadero City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to put the issue on the November ballot. [Tribune]... (Continue reading)

Parolee drives off Cuesta Grade, runs away

Written on 28 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A parolee fell asleep at the wheel while driving on the Cuesta Grade, drove across Highway 101, crashed through a brick fence and landed in a ravine. He then fled on foot and was arrested by CHP officers. [Tribune] On... (Continue reading)

Judge orders release of SLO Skateboard killer

Written on 28 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A local judge has ordered the release of a 24-year-old San Luis Obispo man, who at 13, used a skateboard to beat an 87-year-old to death. The convicted killer will move to Texas, where he will live with a family... (Continue reading)

School police officer accused of child sex trafficking

Written on 27 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Investigators arrested a police officer employed by the Los Angeles Unified School District on Wednesday for sex trafficking of a child. On April 20, Mauricio Edgardo Estrada, 28, responded to a Craigslist ad offering sex with children for money.What Estrada... (Continue reading)