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Three morning fires in Paso Robles, arson suspected in at least one

Written on 13 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Three fires burned in Paso Robles Tuesday morning, two of which were near each other, and at least one of which is suspected by authorities to have resulted from arson. Shortly before 3 a.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Man arrested for setting his house on fire in Orcutt

Written on 4 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for intentionally setting his house on fire in Orcutt on Monday.  Shortly after 11 a.m., a witness reported a man was breaking out the windows of a home in... (Continue reading)

Resident reportedly sets San Miguel house on fire in alleged suicide attempt

Written on 3 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN The occupant of a San Miguel home allegedly set his house on fire in what is believed to have been a suicide attempt on Monday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly before... (Continue reading)

Serial arsonist gets 25 years to life over fire near SLO Elks Lodge

Written on 30 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge last week sentenced a San Luis Obispo man and serial arsonist to 25 years to life in prison for intentionally setting a fire that burned a homeless camp near the SLO Elks Lodge.  On... (Continue reading)

Officers charge teen with starting Lizzie Fire in SLO

Written on 31 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a 15-year-old San Luis Obispo resident for starting the Lizzie Fire that burned 100 acres near SLO High School on Monday. High school officials used surveillance footage of the campus perimeter to identify two... (Continue reading)

SLO arson suspect arrested for starting fires at Madonna Plaza

Written on 16 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a man for allegedly starting at least three fires at the Madonna Plaza shopping center on Tuesday. Shortly after 4 p.m., witnesses reported a pallet on fire next to a... (Continue reading)

Serial arsonist convicted of setting fire near SLO Elks Lodge

Written on 21 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo man and serial arsonist faces at least 25 years in prison after a jury on Friday convicted him of intentionally setting a fire that burned a homeless camp near the SLO Elks Lodge.... (Continue reading)

Arson, backyard and dumpster fires in Lompoc on July 4th

Written on 6 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In a 12-hour span on the night of July 4th and morning after, numerous fires broke out in Lompoc, including one arson. Between 7 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday, Lompoc police received 40 or more calls... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest suspected arsonist near Lompoc

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police officers arrested a 31-year-old man who is suspected of starting a brush fire near Allan Hancock College on Sunday. Shortly before 11 a.m., several 911 callers reported a brush fire burning near the college. The... (Continue reading)

Man sentenced to eight years for TV Hill arson in Santa Barbara

Written on 5 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge sentenced an alleged serial arsonist to eight years in prison for starting a hillside fire in Santa Barbara in 2021 that damaged two homes, threatened the KEYT newsroom and led to hundreds of residents evacuating.... (Continue reading)