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Morro Bay man arrested again for murder

Written on 23 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The day after a local judge ordered a Morro Bay man released from jail, the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office had him arrested for allegedly murdering his wife. On Friday, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court... (Continue reading)

DA investigator leaves position under allegations of perjury

Written on 19 Feb, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A San Luis Obispo County District Attorney investigator who allegedly lied in an affidavit to a judge while on loan to the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force is no longer in the employ of the county prosecutor. “Effective Feb. 14, A.J.... (Continue reading)

Baseball star cuts deal with SLO prosecutors

Written on 6 Feb, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Former professional baseball pitcher Ted Lilly has agreed to a plea deal with San Luis Obispo County prosecutors that will keep him out of jail despite admitting to insurance fraud. Lilly, a 39-year-old Edna Valley resident, pleaded guilty to a... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teen charged in death of bicyclist

Written on 29 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office has opted to prosecute an 18-year-old Paso Robles man who was the driver in a November collision that killed one bicyclist and severely injured another. Joseph Mondo struck the two bicyclists while... (Continue reading)

Ex-baseball star tried to evade $4,600 bill

Written on 26 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

A retired Major League Baseball pitcher who earned nearly $100 million in base salary over a 15-year career tried to fraudulently avoid paying a $4,600 bill, according to a state agency. [KSBY] Edna Valley resident Ted Lilly, 39, is accused... (Continue reading)

SLO County DA takes on ex-baseball star

Written on 23 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

San Luis Obispo County prosecutors have charged former Major League Baseball pitcher Ted Lilly with insurance fraud. [KSBY] The district attorney’s office alleges that Lilly, 39, damaged his approximately $200,000 RV but did not file a claim until after he... (Continue reading)

Central Coast bandit gets 20 years in prison

Written on 16 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A 50-year-old Watsonville woman who garnered the title of the Central Coast Bandit will receive a 20-year prison sentence, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. Cristina Fernandez Padila robbed six banks in three counties over an... (Continue reading)

Vons to pay for illegal dumping

Written on 13 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge from Alameda County ordered Safeway, the parent company for six San Luis Obispo County Vons grocery stores, to pay $9.87 million to 42 California counties and two cities for the illegal dumping of chemicals and... (Continue reading)

CMC warden accused of doctoring an inmate’s file

Written on 9 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 47 comments

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Warden Elvin Valenzuela and Captain Jennifer Core were suspended while Lt. Ray Baez and Officer Oscar Herijld was fired for their participation in issues regarding an investigation into a document... (Continue reading)

All 12 Doobie Dozen now free of criminal charges

Written on 26 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against all members of the so-call “Doobie Dozen” who were swept up by local law enforcement during a 2010 medical marijuana sting. [Tribune] In Dec. 2010, the SLO County... (Continue reading)