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Grover Beach police again use drone to catch suspect

Written on 21 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second weekend in a row, Grover Beach police used an infrared drone to track down a suspect who was hiding from officers.  During early morning hours, a caller reported a domestic violence incident to the... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria probationer found with stolen passports and drone

Written on 15 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

While conducting a probation check at a Santa Maria home on Tuesday, authorities found drugs and a wide variety of stolen items, including passports, checks and a drone. Around 3:30 p.m., Santa Barbara County probation personnel and the Compliance Response... (Continue reading)

Domestic drone use under scrutiny

Written on 6 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

California lawmakers are taking a close look at establishment of testing sites for domestically-deployed unmanned aircraft — drones — with the notion of reviving the state’s declining aerospace industry. (Sacramento Bee) The use of such technology for domestic purposes is... (Continue reading)

Neighboring county seeks drone site

Written on 19 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

Ventura County officials are angling for a contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to become one of six test sites nationwide for unmanned aerial vehicles — drones. (Sacramento Bee) A legislative committee in Sacramento is hearing testimony today regarding... (Continue reading)