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Hoppe’s Garden Bistro in Cayucos closing

Written on 27 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The owners of Hoppe’s Garden Bistro in Cayucos are closing the restaurant and bakery after more than 20 years in business to spend more times with their family and another restaurant they own in Cayucos. [Tribune] The restaurant, known for... (Continue reading)

Atascadero student arrested first day of school

Written on 26 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Before the start of the first day of school on Monday, Atascadero High School administrators discovered a video online that they determined posed a possible threat to students. Shortly afterwards, one student was in police custody. School officials have not... (Continue reading)

Man murdered in Guadalupe shot multiple times

Written on 26 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 37-year-old Santa Maria man who was found dead in Guadalupe on Aug. 19 died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. A farm worker found Javier Alcantar Limon near West Main Street. His body was... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly football players’ arraignments postponed

Written on 25 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Shortly after the arraignment for the five Cal Poly football players accused of multiple felony counts related to the armed robbery of fraternity house in San Luis Obispo on Aug. 10 was continued, President Jeffrey Armstrong said the school is... (Continue reading)

Atascadero puppy rustler wanted

Written on 25 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Paso Robles police are looking for a 24-year-old woman who allegedly snatched an eleven week old English bulldog puppy valued at $900.00 from a pet store on Sunday. At about 2:40 p.m., Allison Rae Trammel of Atascadero took the puppy... (Continue reading)

Ventura neurosurgeon accused of performing unneeded surgeries

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

The Medical Board of California accused a former Ventura neurosurgeon of performing unnecessary procedures and committing gross negligence and has ordered the doctor to surrender his medical license. [Ventura Star] The board is requesting Dr. Aria Omar Sabit surrender his... (Continue reading)

King City manager accused of wiretapping

Written on 25 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The city manager in King City is accused of spying on city employees including Interim Police Chief Dennis Hegwood, who was formerly the Atascadero Police chief. [KSBW] In February, King City’s longtime former police chief, Nick Baldiviez, and then acting... (Continue reading)

Felony charges filed against Cal Poly football players

Written on 23 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney filed multiple felony charges Friday against five Cal Poly players accused of the armed robbery of a fraternity house on Aug. 10, according to a press release. Cameron Akins, a wide receiver, is... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara issues arrest warrant for contagious man

Written on 23 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Santa Barbara County health officials issued an arrest warrant Friday for a 24-year-old man suffering from tuberculosis who discontinued his medication. The man poses a public health risk, county officials said. Agustin Zeferino, 24, had received medication for his illness,... (Continue reading)

Maldonado’s son driver in fatal accident

Written on 22 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

The 16-year-old son of former Lt. Governor Abel Maldonado was the driver of a truck that struck and killed a cyclist on Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Maria on August 9, according to the Santa Barbara Independent. Maldonado’s 16-year-old son,... (Continue reading)