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Man shot to death in California Valley

Written on 9 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A woman shot and killed  a 49-year-old California Valley man on Sunday shortly before 8 p.m., authorities said. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested Gina Loret Mayborn, 55, for allegedly killing her neighbor Joseph King Cochran. Authorities said there... (Continue reading)

Shooting of Santa Maria police officer deemed justified

Written on 20 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

After Santa Maria police discovered one of their own was possibly having sex with a 17-year-old, they worked with the girl to get him to admit to the crime. When two officers, including his cousin, attempted to arrest officer Alberto... (Continue reading)

Bungling robbers storm Holiday Inn

Written on 19 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Two armed robbers wearing masks, hooded sweatshirts and gloves tried to rob a guest at Paso Robles’ Holiday Inn Express early Tuesday but fled before officers could respond to a flurry of 911 calls. Brazenly entering the hotel lobby at... (Continue reading)

DNA evidence helps convict Paso Robles poacher 

Written on 13 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A Paso Robles man was recently convicted of deer poaching after a DNA analysis linked him conclusively to an illegally killed buck. [HuntingNews] Jason Allan Domingos, 37, plead no contest in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to the poaching... (Continue reading)

Attempted murder in Oceano

Written on 23 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Police arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to shoot a man in Oceano on Tuesday at about 5:15. Brandon  Rietkerk, 28, was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun, and pulling the trigger in an attempt to shoot a ... (Continue reading)

Man accused of murdering Oceano teen

Written on 18 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Santa Maria man for the gang related killing of an Oceano teen. On Nov. 17, Armando Yepez, 21, allegedly participated in the drive-by shooting of Gabriel Salgado, 17, and an unnamed 14-year-old... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo armed bank robbery

Written on 3 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

FBI investigators and San Luis Obispo Police officers are investigating the Thursday robbery of the Golden 1 Credit Union on Foothill Boulevard in San Luis Obispo. At about 3:15, the robber entered the bank carrying a handgun and ordered everyone... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man accidentally shoots 2 teens

Written on 9 Apr, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 59 comments

A Santa Maria man showing two teens a handgun was arrested after the weapon accidentally discharged, seriously wounding two teenage boys on Sunday. [SantaMariaTimes] Mansa Evans, 35, was at his home on the 600 block of East Central showing the... (Continue reading)

Kill California sea lions?

Written on 19 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The U.S. Government has authorized the limited killing of California sea lions in an attempt to protect endangered Columbia River salmon in Oregon and Washington. [LaredoSun] On Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved the sanctioned killing of... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officer admitted illicit relationship

Written on 8 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

At a contentious Santa Maria City Council meeting, the police chief said prior to the shooting death of Officer Albert Covarrubias Jr., the department taped the officer admitting he had sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl. [KSBY] On Tuesday night,... (Continue reading)