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Paso Robles teen arrested for rape

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

Paso Robles police arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Shortly after 3: p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a report of a rape victim at Twin Cities Community Hospital.... (Continue reading)

California mayor admits to taking bribes

Written on 29 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The mayor of South El Monte plead guilty Thursday to taking bribes amounting to $45,000 from a contractor doing business with the city, as well as accepting a bribe during an FBI undercover operation. Luis Aguinaga, 48, agreed to plead... (Continue reading)

Controversial candidate enters Santa Maria mayor race

Written on 29 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A former Santa Maria teacher and school board member, who came under fire in both roles, has entered the city’s mayoral race. Will Smith is currently the only challenger to incumbent Mayor Alice Patino. [KEYT] While working as a teacher,... (Continue reading)

Fire jumps Highway 101 in Atascadero

Written on 29 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A grass fire jumped Highway 101 in Atascadero Thursday evening, burning an abandoned house and leading to a temporary closure of the freeway in both directions. The fire burned a total of about eight acres. The blaze started shortly before... (Continue reading)

Homeless man found dead at SLO bus stop

Written on 29 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A local homeless man in his late 40s was found dead at a San Luis Obispo bus stop Thursday morning, according to the San Luis Obispo Police Department. At about 9:45 a.m., the police department received a call for a... (Continue reading)

Shandon woman killed in crash identified

Written on 28 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Shandon woman killed in an accident on Highway 101 on Monday morning has been identified as Sarah Anne Swerdoski, 29, according to the CHP. At approximately 4:35 a.m., Swerdoski was driving northbound on Highway 101 south of San Diego... (Continue reading)

Go to the Mid-State Fair, catch an STD?

Written on 28 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Cases of sexually transmitted disease are on the rise in San Luis Obispo County, particularly the spread of chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to county health department. Officials also say there is a connection between an uptick in STDs reported and... (Continue reading)

SLO judge issues arrest warrant for Ryan Petetit

Written on 28 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

CLARIFICATION: The alleged misunderstanding was not between Ryan Petetit and his criminal attorney Patrick Fisher, but with one of his civil attorneys. ORIGINAL: Embattled PB Companies developer Ryan Petetit did not show up to a debtor’s examination hearing in San... (Continue reading)

Oceano man found dead morning after crash

Written on 28 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 30-year-old Oceano man was found dead inside a pickup truck the morning after he drove down an embankment and slammed into a tree in rural Arroyo Grande. The CHP has identified the man as Gujer Sandhu Jr.  Sometime between... (Continue reading)

SLO County debates marijuana regulations as growers rush in

Written on 27 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

With marijuana growers and armed guards flooding into California Valley, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors discussed putting a halt to new cannabis cultivation. The board majority decided to pursue an urgency ordinance on the matter, but it... (Continue reading)