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Men accused of murdering Marilyn Pharis to appear in court

Written on 12 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The two men accused of sexually assaulting and murdering Santa Maria woman Marilyn Pharis, 64, are due to appear in court this week for preliminary hearings. [KSBY] Last week, Santa Barbara County prosecutors announced they would not pursue the death... (Continue reading)

Two more inmates escape Lompoc prison camp

Written on 12 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Two inmates were discovered to be missing Saturday at the minimum security Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc. The escapees are the third and fourth inmates to walk away from the prison camp since late September. A total of seven inmates... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district board finds no discrimination

Written on 11 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

After spending approximately three hours discussing an investigation into allegations of racism, South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Board President John Shoals said the board determined there was not sufficient proof that District Administrator Gerhardt Hubner has discriminated against... (Continue reading)

Nipomo DUI suspect collides with Guadalupe police officer

Written on 11 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A city of Guadalupe police officer and his prisoner are recovering from injuries from a head on crash with a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:20 a.m., the officer, who was transporting a prisoner to the Santa... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay sex offender arrested for murder

Written on 10 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A registered sex offender from Morro Bay is in jail for allegedly murdering his father at their home at 419 Napa Avenue. On Friday, Morro Bay police officers arrested William Joel Schonberger, 22, for allegedly killing a 59-year-old relative at... (Continue reading)

Man’s body found in Morro Bay waters

Written on 10 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead Saturday morning after his body was found in the water near Morro Rock. Morro Bay police said the death does not appear to be suspicious. Shortly before 9 a.m., Morro Bay police... (Continue reading)

Man suspected of killing relative in Morro Bay

Written on 9 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 23-year-old man is in jail for allegedly killing a 59-year-old Morro Bay man. The suspect and victim are believed to be related, according to the Morro Bay Police Department. Shortly before 6 a.m., the a California Highway Patrol officer... (Continue reading)

One Nipomo robbery suspect arrested, one on the loose

Written on 9 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested one of two suspects accused of involvement in the robbery of a Nipomo Chevron station last month. Detectives are requesting help from the public with their search for the at large suspect.... (Continue reading)

SLO High arson suspects were angry with teacher

Written on 9 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The three San Luis Obispo High School arson suspects confessed to setting the school’s computer lab on fire because they were angry with a former teacher, police say. [KSBY] Jacob Ruth, 19, is a recent graduate of SLO High, while... (Continue reading)

SLO High grads arrested for burning computer lab

Written on 8 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

Correction: All three suspects attended San Luis Obispo High, but only Jacob Ruth graduated from the school. Following an overnight fire that destroyed the San Luis Obispo High School computer lab, police officers arrested three recent graduates of the school... (Continue reading)