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Firefighters help elderly woman

Written on 28 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Two Santa Barbara City Firefighters went back to a call location during their free time to help make an 81-year-old woman’s home safer. [KCOY] Captain Kevin Bryant and crew from Fire Station 6 were called to the home in the... (Continue reading)

Gang members arrested for assault

Written on 27 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

San Luis Obispo County deputies arrested three people for allegedly robbing and assaulting a man in Oceano. On Sept. 22, three alleged gang members drove a man to a field in Oceano, took his money and cell phone and beat... (Continue reading)

Dead birds prompt warnings at Pismo Beach

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is warning people to stay away from sections of Pismo Beach after numerous bird carcasses appeared in the sand. [KSBY] “I leave my dogs in a stroller until we get to a spot... (Continue reading)

Deadly shootout at California pot farm

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

A man attempting to to rob a Central Valley marijuana farm died in a violent gun battle last week. [Fresno Bee] Law enforcement officials say three people tried to rob an illegal marijuana farm on Sept. 18 in Cutler, about... (Continue reading)

SLO man claims consensual bondage, not torture

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Ventura woman testified Thursday against a San Luis Obispo man she accuses of torturing and attempting to kill her. His attorney says the couple was into bondage. Earlier this month, 33-year-old Timothy Hayes allegedly bound the woman, 27, with... (Continue reading)

De Groot nursing home closing

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 64 comments

California health officials have determined that the de Groot nursing home for children in San Luis Obispo no longer qualifies to receive Medi-Cal program payments. Its provider agreement ends Oct. 8. After 23 years in business, the state said it... (Continue reading)

CHP officer recorded punching woman in the head on freeway

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

The California Highway Patrol is paying out $1.5 million to a 51-year-old great-grandmother who was punched in the head repeatedly by an officer on a Los Angeles freeway. [Huffington Post] On July 1, Marlene Pinnock was walking on an Interstate... (Continue reading)

Car hits, kills person walking on Highway 101 in Santa Maria

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A pedestrian died on Highway 101 in Santa Maria Wednesday night after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Nipomo woman. [KSBY] Around 9:05 p.m., the pedestrian appeared to be walking across the number one lane on the southbound... (Continue reading)

Abel Maldonado’s son charged with manslaughter

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the 16-year-old son of former Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado for a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a cyclist. The teen is due in court on Friday. On... (Continue reading)

District Attorney Shea stepping down early

Written on 24 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Gerald Shea announced Wednesday he will retire on Nov. 6. He has recommended the board of supervisors appoint District Attorney Elect Dan Dow to serve out his remaining two months. “Over the past three... (Continue reading)