Sentencing For Man Convicted Of Child Molestation

A Paso Robles man who was found guilty of molesting a 12-year-old girl was sentenced yesterday. 32-year-old Juan Esquivel was found guilty last month of two counts of committing lewd acts with a child under 14. It

S.M. Couple Facing Drug And Child Endangerment Charges

A Santa Maria couple was arrested in Orcutt on suspicion of child endangerment. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, a person who lives near the intersection of Kit Way and Glines Avenue in Orcutt reported

State Rent Control Bill Working Through State Capitol

A bill that would put a cap on rent increases while adding provisions for evicting residents is making its way through the State Capitol. lawmakers say AB 1482’s goal is trying to help protect tenants. According to

Threats Against Minorities Sent On Hallmark Cards

San Luis Obispo Police investigators are asking for the public’s help as they continue to look into the man who threatened to shoot minorities who moved into his neighborhood. According to a press release, 62-year-old Richard Orcutt

Man Files Suit Against Public Defenders Office

The San Luis Obispo County Public Defender’s Office is coming under fire. A man who spent about three months in solitary confinement at San Luis Obispo County Jail last year has filed a lawsuit. John Wyman claims

Cunningham Introduces Anti-Vaping Bill

A bill introduced to the state Legislature yesterday that would create the toughest anti-teen vaping policy in the nation. Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham and two other legislators submitted AB 1639. The bill would ban e-cigarette manufacturers from advertising