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70-year-old Paso Robles man cops to child molestation charges

Written on 30 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A 70-year-old man, who co-owns the Franklin Hot Springs in Paso Robles, is facing up to 22 years in prison for molesting three children. [Tribune] Paso Robles resident Leonard Ray Franklin pled guilty Tuesday to two counts of continuous sexual... (Continue reading)

SLO jury denies release of reality star turned sex offender

Written on 29 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A San Luis Obispo jury decided Monday afternoon to keep a former reality television star in a state hospital lockup. [KSBY] James Hydrick, 55, was once displaying self-proclaimed supernatural powers on the reality television show circuit. But, since 1989, Hydrick... (Continue reading)

SLO man who killed 87-year-old nearing release

Written on 28 Mar, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

A 22-year-old man who, at 13, beat an 87-year-old man to death with a skateboard may leave lockup in the next two weeks. [Tribune] The convicted killer, who grew up with a low IQ and emotional problems, is currently committed... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman heading to trial for murder

Written on 18 Mar, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge has ruled that enough evidence exists to bring a Paso Robles woman to trial for the murder of her ex-boyfriend. [Tribune] Maria del Carmen Granados Fajardo, 50, is accused of paying several people a total... (Continue reading)

Settlement stunner ends ticket quota trial

Written on 13 Mar, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 42 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A settlement reached during the noon hour Thursday abruptly ended a civil trial pitting a former Paso Robles police officer against his one-time employer for allegedly ordering unlawful traffic ticket quotas as part of a relentless quest... (Continue reading)

Sierra Vista Hospital loses $4 million lawsuit

Written on 6 Mar, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A San Luis Obispo County jury awarded the family of a 42-year-old man who died from surgical complications at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center $4 million. The jury agreed that the hospital attempted to hide the cause of death of... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles murder suspect shot victim 10 times

Written on 12 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Paso Robles man charged with murdering his mother’s boyfriend shot the victim at least 10 times, according to court records filed by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. [Tribune] John Steven Danner, 23, shot and killed Billy Don... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles restaurant owner charged with defrauding elderly woman

Written on 7 Feb, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The owner of Robert’s Restaurant and Wine Bar in Paso Robles is accused of stealing a 17-acre Templeton property from a 99-year-old woman. [KSBY] Restaurant owner Robert Clouston was arraigned in San Luis Obispo Superior Court Thursday on felony fraud... (Continue reading)

Man convicted of attempted murder for shootout with officer

Written on 25 Jan, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A San Diego man who engaged in a shootout with a California Highway Patrol officer in Paso Robles was convicted of attempted murder Thursday. Clifford Scott, 23, battled CHP Officer Adrian Ayala in a shootout on Oct. 27, 2012, after... (Continue reading)

Sierra Vista facing allegations of fraud and conspiracy

Written on 19 Jan, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and an affiliated surgeon will battle against allegations of medical malpractice, fraud and conspiracy in a case headed to court later this month. [PacificCoastBusinessTimes] In the lawsuit, the hospital is accused of conspiring to hide... (Continue reading)