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Uber driver accused of raping students to stand trial in SLO

Written on 20 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge ruled Wednesday there is enough evidence for an Uber driver who allegedly raped local intoxicated college students to stand trial. [Tribune] Alfonso Alarcon-Nunez, 39, is an illegal immigrant who was once deported to Mexico yet... (Continue reading)

Pastor convicted of trying to meet underage girl for sex in Arroyo Grande

Written on 15 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A San Luis Obispo jury convicted a former Canadian pastor on Friday of a felony count of arranging to meet a minor for lewd purposes, a charge that came as a result of a sting operation conducted by Arroyo Grande... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man trolls judge during sentencing

Written on 13 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The Atascadero man convicted of making criminal threats on Facebook against the organizers of the Women’s March San Luis Obispo appears to have a habit of trolling. [Tribune] Daniel Joshua Phares, 46, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man convicted of manslaughter and elder abuse

Written on 12 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A San Luis Obispo jury convicted the owner of the Manse on Marsh of manslaughter and elderly dependent abuse on Tuesday over the 2014 death of a dementia patient who walked away from the assisted living facility and was struck... (Continue reading)

Pastor on trial in SLO over allegedly seeking sex with a minor

Written on 7 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A Canadian pastor is currently standing trial in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court for allegedly trying to meet a minor for sex, a charge that came as a result of a sting operation conducted by Arroyo Grande police. [Tribune]... (Continue reading)

Manse on Marsh owner testifies in his manslaughter trial

Written on 5 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The owner of the Manse on Marsh, who is on trial for manslaughter, took the stand in his own defense and testified that he was not involved in the decision to admit into his care facility a dementia patient, who... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande arsonist sentenced to 24 years in prison

Written on 4 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A San Luis Obispo County judge sentenced an Arroyo Grande man on Monday to 24 years and 8 months in prison for setting fire to a vehicle and an occupied home. [Cal Coast Times] On Nov. 26, 2017, Jesse Lee... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande alleged vandal bounces through courtrooms

Written on 3 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A campaigner worker for Arroyo Grande Mayor-elect Caren Ray who is charged with felony Vandalism bounced around the San Luis Obispo courthouse Monday morning, twice switching courtrooms, once because of a judge recusing himself because of his political ties to... (Continue reading)

Judge rules Dan Dow can personally prosecute case

Written on 18 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Judge Barry LaBarbera ruled Friday that San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow can personally try a sexual assault case against a Cambria man. [Cal Coast Times] Last month, attorney Ilan Funke-Bilu filed a motion that Dow should be... (Continue reading)

Jury finds San Miguel man guilty of attempted murder

Written on 17 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Even though his former girlfriend refused to testify against him, on Friday a jury found a San Miguel man guilty of attempted murder. [Cal Coast Times] Jim Pinedo is facing up to 30 years in prison. The jury found him... (Continue reading)