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Arroyo Grande massage therapist accused of sexual assault

Written on 5 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers  arrested an Arroyo Grande massage therapist on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a victim with a foreign object, according to the Arroyo Grande Police Department. Following up on a complaint, officers conducted an investigation into 33-year-old... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Written on 4 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 56-year-old Paso Robles woman charged with attempted murder, arson, vandalism and violating a restraining order pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Wednesday. Ryan Brink filed for divorce against Dana Valentine-Brink on June 4. Since then,... (Continue reading)

Professor charged with assaulting a federal officer during immigration raid

Written on 4 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old philosophy professor who allegedly threw a tear gas canister at federal officers during an immigration raid at a marijuana farm in Camarillo in July is now facing a charge of assault on a federal officer.... (Continue reading)

SLO police seek help identifying three alleged thieves

Written on 3 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Wednesday it is seeking the public’s help identifying three individuals suspected of a vehicle burglary and fraudulent credit card use. On Aug. 27, a thief stole a purse from a... (Continue reading)

Man threatens to kill SLO County District Attorney, headed to trial

Written on 3 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Fueled by revenge, David Platek threatened to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and his family and then explode a bomb at Templeton High School with a goal of killing 400 children. A friend... (Continue reading)

Fire at estranged husband’s Paso Robles home, wife arrested

Written on 2 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid ongoing divorce proceedings, a 56-year-old woman allegedly set fire to her estranged husband’s Paso Robles home, with him inside. Officers arrested Dana  Valentine-Brink on Monday for two counts of attempted murder and 14 other charges. Ryan... (Continue reading)

Detectives arrest Isla Vista rape suspect

Written on 2 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a man for allegedly raping a female at an apartment in Isla Vista early Saturday morning. Shortly after 9 a.m., the victim told sheriff’s deputies a man had sexually assaulted earlier... (Continue reading)

Man shoots victim in Paso Robles, charged with attempted murder

Written on 2 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a 27-year-old Paso Robles man on Monday morning for attempted murder. The man is suspected of shooting a victim on Saturday. Near midnight on Saturday evening, Noe Tapia-Sandoval allegedly shot a person on 34th Street... (Continue reading)

Officers bust two street racers in Santa Maria

Written on 2 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers busted two drivers street racing during peak traffic on Betteravia Road on Sunday. Casting is closed for a “Fast and Furious audition,” an officer posted on Facebook. The drivers were cited and their cars... (Continue reading)

California’s offshore wind plans are terminally ill

Written on 1 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS The Department of Transportation’s Aug. 29 crucial decision and action will have more than significant impacts on the future of offshore wind in California. You could say that the minimally heralded action not only threw a... (Continue reading)