Orcutt boy found to have explosives at home, school threat thwarted
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Investigators seized two explosive devices that a boy had in his Orcutt area home, thwarting a potential threat to a school, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on Aug. 18, when deputies received a report that a male juvenile had made concerning...
Man dies after wrong-way DUI driver crashes on Cuesta Grade
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Grover Beach man was killed in a five-vehicle crash allegedly caused by a wrong-way driver on the Cuesta Grade on Wednesday night. A caller reported the crash shortly after 11 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 by Hawk Hill. David Worthington Ross was driving a white GMC...
Socialism? Let’s not
OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN Three months ago, I was traveling the state running for California Insurance Commissioner. I finished a near third out of eleven candidates and first among Republicans. I lost the primary, but I will never stop caring about insurance. I remain deeply grateful for the time I...
Former California city councilmen sentenced to federal prison for bribery
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two former city councilmen in Southern California each received sentences of 18 months in federal prison for committing corrupt acts while they were elected officials. Ricardo Pacheco, 63, of Baldwin Park, and Jacob Galvan, 39, of Compton, took part in a corruption scheme related to cannabis projects,...
San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. Officers check licenses and insurance while...
Under pressure, Templeton advisory group chair resigns
By KAREN VELIE Under pressure from every other member of the board, Templeton Area Advisory Group Chair David Leader resigned on Tuesday. “I formally and publicly resigned last night,” Leader emailed the advisory group on Wednesday. “I did so for two reasons: My Attorney strongly advised me to avoid all...
Grover Beach City Council member resigns, appointment planned
BY KAREN VELIE Grover Beach City Councilwoman Kathy McCorry-Driscoll resigned her seat earlier this month because of a change in residency. The City Council voted unanimously on Monday to fill the vacancy through an appointment instead of a special election. City staff estimated the special election would cost $330,000. Originally...
