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Woman allegedly embezzled $5 million from South County ag companies

Written on 11 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By CCT STAFF A local bookkeeper is facing numerous charges for allegedly embezzling a total of more than $5 million from a pair of South County agricultural companies. Ginger Lee Mankins, 55, allegedly stole the money from Rick Machado Livestock... (Continue reading)

Fire tax fearmongering peppers Oceano election information

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Oceano Community Services District has embarked upon the process to implement a $180 annual flat-rate special fire tax on its property owners. All registered voters will have a say, the measure will need two-thirds voter approval... (Continue reading)

Police arrest Atascadero shooting suspect

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF Officers on Monday arrested a 36-year-old Atascadero resident who is suspected of shooting a man in the stomach on Sunday and then fleeing before officers arrived. After a short investigation, officers detained Derrick Lee Green on charges... (Continue reading)

Suspect shoots man in the stomach in Atascadero

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF A gunman shot a man in the stomach from close range Sunday evening in what may have been an accidental shooting, according to the Atascadero Police Department. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in... (Continue reading)

Oceano CSD to slash director compensation

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By CCT STAFF Shortly after Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo city councils granted themselves considerable raises in compensation, Oceano Community Services District General Manager Will Clemens is asking district board members to consider cutting their compensation. For years, Oceano... (Continue reading)

Intoxicated driver kills two people in Goleta hit-and-run

Written on 10 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By CCT STAFF Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on Sunday night who allegedly struck and killed two pedestrians while driving intoxicated in Goleta. Following the crash, the suspect fled the scene. Sheriff’s officials have identified the victims... (Continue reading)

Los Osos man faces up to 30-years in prison for drug charges

Written on 9 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By CCT STAFF A Los Osos man is facing up to 30-years in prison after he was arrested on Saturday for two methamphetamine related felony drug charges in Lyon County, Iowa. On Feb. 8, a deputy, with the help of... (Continue reading)

Mountainbrook Church pastor apologizes, and defends himself

Written on 9 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By CCT STAFF In response to Mountainbrook Church releasing the findings of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by former pastor Thom O’Learly, the embattled pastor released a statement apologizing for some behaviors and defending himself against other accusations. Last... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly fixes failing grades given to Kristin Smart while missing

Written on 8 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By CCT STAFF Amid a public petition to correct Kristin Smart’s Cal Poly transcripts,  the university removed failing grades given to the Freshman after she went missing. Smart’s transcript now lists her as withdrawn. Smart was nearing the end of... (Continue reading)

Settlement in McLaughlin SLO County Jail death case finalized

Written on 7 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By CCT STAFF A San Luis Obispo judge has finalized a settlement that was reached and then disputed in the case of a 60-year-old man who died while in SLO County Jail. The family of Kevin Lee McLaughlin will recieve... (Continue reading)