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From Phone-Free Schools to Higher Wages: New California Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (208+ words) A host of new laws will take effect July 1 in California, bringing changes to classrooms, workplaces, public safety norms, and streaming services. Whether you are a student, worker, frequent diner at restaurants, or streaming content at home, some of the…...
California agencies disciplined officers for biased conduct, but they rarely lost their jobs
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (1668+ words) In April 2023, the FBI discovered that Rafael Silva, an officer with the Delano Police Department in'California's Central Valley, had made violent threats against transgender people on Tik Tok. Yet only about 12% were fired because of their conduct. Silva was not…...
Oxnard Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting on Wednesday
1+ week, 3+ day ago (262+ words) At approximately 4: 50 AM on June 17, 2026, an Oxnard police officer observed a vehicle in the area of Magnolia and "C" Street and recognized that it was associated with a person who had a felony warrant for his arrest." The vehicle committed…...
Murder Charges Filed Against DUI Driver in Double-Fatal Bicycle Collision
1+ week, 3+ day ago (308+ words) Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Gabriel" Esquivel (DOB 01/13/02), of Oxnard, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of two bicyclists on State Route 1 (SR-1) near Solimar Beach. Esquivel is also" charged with…...
Santa Barbara County Motel Sues City Over New Avenue of Flags Housing Ordinance
1+ week, 5+ day ago (453+ words) A motel owner in Buellton has filed a lawsuit against the city over a recently adopted housing ordinance that mandates some properties on the Avenue of Flags to stop offering long-term housing and return to operating as traditional motels. Farmhouse…...
Former Priest Theodore Edward Gabrielli to Answer on 24 Felony Counts of Molestation Involving Four Victims
1+ week, 6+ day ago (114+ words) edhat District Attorney Dan Dow announced that San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jesse Marino has found sufficient evidence to hold former priest Theodore Edward Gabrielli to answer on 24 felony counts involving the molestation of four children. The District…...
Oxnard Man Sentenced in High-Speed Oxnard Crash That Killed Two People
1+ week, 5+ day ago (304+ words) Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Sharbel" Touma (DOB 06/09/03), of Oxnard, was sentenced by Ventura County Superior Court Judge Dusty" Kawai to three years, four months in state prison for a high-speed crash that killed two people....
SLO County Burglary Suspect Arrested
1+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) On 6-10-2026, Detectives with the Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 27-year-old Ryan Coats on four felony burglary charges and one count of attempted burglary. The investigation identified a series of commercial burglaries that began in April 2026 and occurred at multiple…...
Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Oxnard
1+ week, 6+ day ago (146+ words) edhat On June 9, 2026, at about 10: 27 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 400 block of North Bonita Avenue in Oxnard regarding an assault victim. Upon arrival, officers located the victim in front of a residence, suffering from several stab wounds. He…...
SLO Man Arrested for Commercial Burglary at Historic Jack House
1+ week, 6+ day ago (169+ words) edhat On Thursday, June 11, 2026, San Luis Obispo Police Department received an alarm activation report at approximately 2: 00 pm at the historic Jack House at 536 Marsh. The alarm company reported motion activation on the second story. Officers arrived and as they began…...