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Man convicted of molestation despite reported erectile issues

Written on 8 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A San Miguel who reportedly planned to use erectile dysfunction as a defense has been convicted of 30 counts of child molestation charges. He now faces life in prison. Jose Antonio Rojasbarriga, 60, molested two boys who were under the... (Continue reading)

Man proposes on Morro Rock, botches the landing

Written on 8 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A man climbed on top of Morro Rock Thursday morning to digitally propose to his girlfriend. The woman reportedly said “yes,” but emergency crews then had to rescue her fiancé from the rock. Police have identified the man as Fresno... (Continue reading)

Fatal Templeton accident victim identified

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The California Highway Patrol has identified the woman who was killed in a single car accident early Thursday morning as 19-year-old Karina Almaguer Lopez of Paso Robles. Shortly after midnight, Lopez was headed northbound on Highway 101 over the Main... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles boy reportedly attacked by knife wielding man

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Paso Robles police are searching for a man who reportedly used a small kitchen knife during an attempt to rob a 13-year-old boy. The incident allegedly occurred while the teen was walking to school Wednesday morning, and the boy escaped... (Continue reading)

Former undersheriff convicted of obstruction of justice

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The second in command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department was found guilty Wednesday of two obstruction of justice charges for overseeing efforts to derail a federal investigation into corruption and civil rights violations by sheriff’s deputies at two downtown... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman killed in Templeton crash

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 23-year-old Paso Robles woman died in a crash on Highway 101 in Templeton early Thursday morning, according to the CHP. At about 12:12 a.m., the woman was driving northbound on Highway 101 over the Main Street overpass when her... (Continue reading)

Sheriff’s most wanted Wednesday, Daniel Machado

Written on 6 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest Daniel Machado. Machado, 57 is wanted for perjury, filing a false document, and receiving stolen property. He is 5... (Continue reading)

SLO council endorses Madonna development

Written on 6 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council has given preliminary approval for a development proposed by John Madonna, the son of later entrepreneur Alex Madonna. John Madonna plans to build a large-scale retirement community, houses, apartments and retail space on a... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly frat suspended after alleged sexual assault

Written on 6 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

University administrators suspended a Cal Poly fraternity after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a party connected to the frat. The alleged sexual assault occurred less than a month after an attempted sexual assault allegedly took place at the... (Continue reading)

California lawmaker calls for supervised heroin use

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

A California assemblywoman has introduced a bill that would allow drug addicts to legally use heroin, crack and other illegal substances. The bill calls for the creation of treatment facilities where patients would receive drug injections to treat their addictions.... (Continue reading)