Casa Pacifica sued for wrongful death, says its cooperating with authorities
Camarillo-based Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families has been sued in the September death of a 14-year-old girl who had been under the nonprofit’s care. In a Nov. 24 statement, Casa Pacifica said it continues to work transparently with the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, during its review and will Read More →
805 law: Lompoc councilman charged with alleged misuse of city funds
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SLO man indicted for alleged synagogue bomb threats
A San Luis Obispo man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly posting on social media that he was going to “blow up every synagogue in a 20-mile radius.” Elijah Alexander King was indicted on three counts, including false information regarding fire and explosives, threats by interstate communication and false information and Read More →
Lompoc councilman charged with alleged misuse of city funds
Lompoc City Councilman Stephen Bridge has been charged with eight felonies involving the alleged misuse of city funds and conduct related to a city rebate program. Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced the charges Nov. 19. They include forgery, grand theft by embezzlement, fraudulent use of a contractor’s license number and Identity theft. Read More →
805 law: Apeel sues Fla. company for alleged smear campaign
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Two more protesters charged in Glass House immigration raid
Two more demonstrators have been criminally charged in connection with sometimes-violent protests during a July 10 immigration raid at Glass House Farms’ cannabis facility in Camarillo. The U.S. Justice Department announced Oct. 29 that Virginia Reyes, 32, and Isai Carrillo, 31, both of Oxnard, are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, a Read More →
Chipotle to pay $246k fine for alleged gift card violations
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., with 499 locations in California, will pay $246,000 in civil penalties, restitution, and costs to resolve allegations of violating the state’s gift card redemption law, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced Oct. 23. “California law ensures that consumers can keep every dollar that is rightfully theirs,” District Attorney Erik Nasarenko Read More →
