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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)

Teen files claim of rape against officer

Written on 21 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The teenager who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Santa Maria police Officer Alberto Covarrubias Jr. has filed a claim against the city that alleges department officials knew about the illicit relationship as far back as New Year’s Eve. [KCOY]... (Continue reading)

Oceano man arrested for sexual assault

Written on 17 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Santa Maria police arrested an Oceano man on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting three girls over several years. Gildardo Maximino Mendoza, 48, is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and committing lewd and lascivious acts on... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police union votes no confidence in chief

Written on 27 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Amid the investigation into two officer involved shootings, the Santa Maria Police Officers Association announced Friday it has no confidence in Police Chief Danny Macagni. [LompocRecord] The union sent out ballots to its 119 members and 93 ballots were returned.... (Continue reading)

Mesa Community Alliance to NCSD: Fess up

Written on 14 Feb, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION By MESA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE In mid-March, Nipomo Mesa customers of the four water companies – Nipomo community Service District (NCSD), Golden State, Woodlands Mutual and Rural Water – will be sent ballots to vote on whether to increase their... (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)

KCOY Underground asking viewers to boycott

Written on 31 Jan, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

The KCOY Underground is asking viewers to boycott KCOY News in February as part of an attempt to force the station back to local broadcasting and make a change in ownership. In early January, KCOY laid off meteorologist Jim Byrne... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officer shot by best friend

Written on 30 Jan, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 48 comments

The father of the Santa Maria police officer who was shot and killed while on duty Saturday morning by a fellow officer describes the shooter as his son’s best friend. [KSBY] Officer Matt Kline had attempted to arrest Albert Covarrubias,... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officer accused of sex with teen

Written on 28 Jan, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 69 comments

The Santa Maria police officer who was shot and killed earlier today allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, Chief Dan Macagni said. Police discovered the 29-year-old suspect knew he was going to be arrested for sexual misconduct... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officer kills another officer

Written on 28 Jan, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

Santa Maria police shot and killed a fellow officer early today while attempting to serve a warrant on the man for alleged sexual misconduct against a minor. [KCOY] Department officials are not releasing the identity of the dead officer until... (Continue reading)