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Home fire displaces 5 in Templeton

Written on 9 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A home fire off Highway 46 in Templeton displaced a family of five on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the fire broke out at a mobile home on the 4800 block of Shadow Canyon Road. When Cal Fire crews... (Continue reading)

A.J. Santana found not guilty of perjury

Written on 9 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

After less than one hour of of deliberations, a jury found former San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office Investigator A.J. Santana not guilty of perjury. Santana was on trial for allegedly lying to a judge to obtain a search... (Continue reading)

Banished superfan returns to SLO in new colors

Written on 8 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two years after bringing UC Irvine banners, costumes and masks to San Luis Obispo, superfan Keith Franklin is returning to Baggett Stadium to cheer on Irvine’s biggest rival. Franklin, 51, is now an avowed “anarchist” and a... (Continue reading)

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)