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Former State Senator Ronald Calderon admits to taking bribes

Written on 13 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Former Democratic California State Senator Ronald S. Calderon agreed to plead guilty to a federal corruption charge and admits in a plea agreement filed today that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for performing official... (Continue reading)

Bay Area law enforcement tangled in sex scandal

Written on 13 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

The daughter of an Oakland police dispatcher, who began working as a prostitute at age 12, says she had sex with 24 current and former officers from five cities. Oakland’s police chief resigned last week in advance of the revelations,... (Continue reading)

Another 400-pound bear killed on Highway 101

Written on 13 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

For the third consecutive month, a driver struck and killed a bear on a Central Coast highway. As with an April crash, a 400-pound black bear died on Highway 101. [KCOY] Around 5:50 a.m. Monday, a semi-truck collided with a... (Continue reading)

Man caught bringing guns, explosives to California gay pride parade

Written on 13 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

While a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida was still unfolding, an Indiana man was found to be in possession of guns and explosives near a gay pride parade that was soon to begin in West Hollywood.... (Continue reading)

Ax-wielding man attacks campers, officer fight back

Written on 12 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

An ax-wielding man attacked fellow campers, officers and a firefighter during a Saturday rampage at the Santa Ynez River Recreation Area in Santa Barbara County. At about 3:45 p.m., callers reported a fellow camper was combative and appeared to be... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly football walk-on injured in pool accident

Written on 11 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Jake Javier, who was to walk on with the Cal Poly football team in the fall, was injured in a pool accident Thursday night, one day prior to his graduation from San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, according to... (Continue reading)

Officers pose as homeless people to entrap unsuspecting drivers

Written on 11 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Regina, Canada police officers have discovered a new way to increase revenue, pose as a homeless person in an attempt to set up kind-hearted individuals willing to help those in need. Officers, wearing old clothes and holding cardboard signs, stand... (Continue reading)

Norovirus outbreak at San Luis Obispo middle school

Written on 11 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

About 80 Laguna Middle School students and one teacher appear to have contracted the Norovirus prompting school officials to postpone the eighth grade dance until next Friday. Students started their summer break on Thursday. “Due to an outbreak of gastrointestinal... (Continue reading)

Murder suspect shoots himself in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A homicide suspect from Oakland barricaded himself inside a white van at a Santa Maria truck stop on Friday morning before shooting himself during a standoff with law enforcement. Calstar personnel transported the injured suspect to a local hospital where... (Continue reading)

Federal court upholds California’s restrictions on concealed carry

Written on 10 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that California counties may impose restrictions on the issuance of concealed carry permits. The court ruling states that the 2nd Amendment does not include the right to concealed carry. [LA Times] In... (Continue reading)