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California mom arrested for burying baby alive

Written on 8 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The mother of an infant found buried alive under asphalt and rubble in Compton is in jail facing charges of attempted murder and child abuse. The charges carry a possible life sentence. [ABC News] Authorities arrested Porche Washington, 33, on... (Continue reading)

Los Osos general manager put on administrative leave

Written on 8 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The Los Osos Community Services District Board of Directors has placed embattled General Manager Kathy Kivley on paid administrative leave. Kivley’s administrative leave took effect at 5 p.m. Friday. Los Osos board members reviewed Kivley’s performance in a closed session... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police searching for Christmas tree thief

Written on 8 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A Christmas tree thief is on the loose, and Grover Beach police are turning to the public to help track down the suspect. Around 10:58 p.m. on Thursday, a man stole a spiral, electronic Christmas tree from the Automotive Service... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara doctor sentenced to over 27 years in prison

Written on 7 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A Santa Barbara physician who wrote prescriptions for highly dangerous and addictive drugs for his “patients” – many of whom were drug addicts, and some of whom died from drug overdoses – was sentenced Monday to 327 months in federal... (Continue reading)

Man dies in crash at Oceano Dunes

Written on 7 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A man died in an ATV crash at the Oceano Dunes on Sunday. The victim is believed to be approximately 40 years old. [KSBY] At about 11:30 a.m., the man was riding alone in an ATV, reportedly at high speeds,... (Continue reading)

Supervisor candidate drops out, endorses Peschong

Written on 7 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 22-year-old San Miguel CSD director recently dropped out of the race for District 1 San Luis Obispo County Supervisor. He is now endorsing Republican strategist John Peschong for the supervisorial seat. Anthony Kalvans has served on the San Miguel... (Continue reading)

Suspicious fires break out in Oceano

Written on 7 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

At least three fires broke out in Oceano Sunday, according to the Five Cities Fire Authority. Officials have deemed the fires suspicious, and law enforcement in investigating. First, crews responded to multiple fires at or near a transient camp. The... (Continue reading)

Rash of car burglaries in Morro Bay

Written on 6 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Police are investigating reports of more than a dozen cars burglaries on Saturday morning in Morro Bay. Between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m., the suspects stole items from cars parked on several streets on the south side of the city.... (Continue reading)

Spike in guns sales following San Bernardino shooting

Written on 6 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 50 comments

California gun stores saw a spike in gun and ammunition sales following the Wednesday shooting in San Bernardino that killed 14 people and wounded 21 others. Worries of stricter gun laws following mass shootings generally result in an increase in... (Continue reading)

11 homicides in Santa Maria this year

Written on 5 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A Friday night deadly shooting marks the 11th homicide in this year in Santa Maria. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a man was shot and killed in his car near the corner of Sonya Lane and Depot Street. As police processed... (Continue reading)