There is a new program to encourage entrepreneurs in Santa Maria.

It's called "Emprendeme" and is focused on economic development in Hispanic communities.

It kicks off with an event Friday at 5:30 p.m. People can come to the United Domestic Workers Hall at 402 S. Miller Street to share business ideas and bring them to life.

There will be networking opportunities and advice from local business experts.

 

There is a new program to encourage entrepreneurs in Santa Maria.

It's called "Emprendeme" and is focused on economic development in Hispanic communities.

It kicks off with an event Friday at 5:30 p.m. People can come to the United Domestic Workers Hall at 402 S. Miller Street to share business ideas and bring them to life.

There will be networking opportunities and advice from local business experts.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama will ask Congress in the coming days for authority to use U.S. military force against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

But House Speaker John Boehner warns that it won't be easy to pass the measure. He says it will be up to Obama to rally support from lawmakers and the public. Boehner says, "This is not going to be an easy lift."

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says a time frame of three years is being discussed. But she says there isn't agreement yet on what geographic areas would be covered and what kinds of force could be used.

Pelosi also said she hopes Congress will repeal the 2002 congressional authorization for the war in Iraq but retain the 2001 authorization for military action in Afghanistan.

The developments come after Islamic militants released a grisly video of the murder of a Jordanian Air Force pilot by burning him alive. Pelosi also said that the U.S. should "move quickly" to steer military aid to Jordan, which has begun a stepped-up campaign against the militants, including a series of air strikes in Syria.

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama will ask Congress in the coming days for authority to use U.S. military force against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

But House Speaker John Boehner warns that it won't be easy to pass the measure. He says it will be up to Obama to rally support from lawmakers and the public. Boehner says, "This is not going to be an easy lift."

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says a time frame of three years is being discussed. But she says there isn't agreement yet on what geographic areas would be covered and what kinds of force could be used.

Pelosi also said she hopes Congress will repeal the 2002 congressional authorization for the war in Iraq but retain the 2001 authorization for military action in Afghanistan.

The developments come after Islamic militants released a grisly video of the murder of a Jordanian Air Force pilot by burning him alive. Pelosi also said that the U.S. should "move quickly" to steer military aid to Jordan, which has begun a stepped-up campaign against the militants, including a series of air strikes in Syria.

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WASHINGTON (AP) - An Army veteran has been charged with threatening to shoot his wife and other people at the U.S. Capitol.

Court documents show that 33-year-old Michael Bogoslavski told investigators he's suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was arrested Monday after authorities say he told his wife over the phone and via text message that he planned to shoot her and other people who got in his way. His wife is a Senate staffer and was working at the Capitol at the time.

The documents show Bogoslavski also told his wife he planned to die himself at the hands of police. Authorities seized guns from his house in Cheverly, Maryland, a Washington suburb.

A federal judge has ordered him detained pending trial.

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WASHINGTON (AP) - An Army veteran has been charged with threatening to shoot his wife and other people at the U.S. Capitol.

Court documents show that 33-year-old Michael Bogoslavski told investigators he's suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was arrested Monday after authorities say he told his wife over the phone and via text message that he planned to shoot her and other people who got in his way. His wife is a Senate staffer and was working at the Capitol at the time.

The documents show Bogoslavski also told his wife he planned to die himself at the hands of police. Authorities seized guns from his house in Cheverly, Maryland, a Washington suburb.

A federal judge has ordered him detained pending trial.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Online lender CashCall Inc. will pay restitution to borrowers and $1 million in penalties as part of a settlement with the state of California over what officials called a predatory lending scheme.

The Department of Business Oversight said Thursday that the Anaheim-based firm will pay wronged borrowers $125 each in restitution. The final number of eligible borrowers and the ultimate restitution total will be determined by a third-party auditor.

CashCall's preliminary review of its files indicates thousands of customers will receive restitution.

The state says the settlement resolves allegations that CashCall unlawfully deceived consumers, filed false reports and made false representations to the agency.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Online lender CashCall Inc. will pay restitution to borrowers and $1 million in penalties as part of a settlement with the state of California over what officials called a predatory lending scheme.

The Department of Business Oversight said Thursday that the Anaheim-based firm will pay wronged borrowers $125 each in restitution. The final number of eligible borrowers and the ultimate restitution total will be determined by a third-party auditor.

CashCall's preliminary review of its files indicates thousands of customers will receive restitution.

The state says the settlement resolves allegations that CashCall unlawfully deceived consumers, filed false reports and made false representations to the agency.

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Another hearing was held Thursday for former professional baseball player Ted Lilly's insurance fraud case. In October of 2014, Lilly was charged with three felony counts of insurance fraud. He was accused of filing an insurance claim after crashing his RV.

Lilly's attorney entered a no contest plea for him to misdemeanor conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. The other two charges were dropped. As a result, Lilly will have to pay a $2,500 fine, do two years of informal probation with 250 hours of community service, and pay restitution in an amount still to be determined.

Assistant District Attorney Lee Cunningham says the plea was appropriate.

"He seemed to be in a unique position. He was ordered to perform 250 hours of community service and perhaps, given his background, he can provide some very useful community service," says Cunningham.

If Lilly was convicted of all charges, he could have faced a maximum of five years in county jail.

"Ultimately, we look at all of the facts surrounding it and we also look at his willingness to accept responsibility," says Cunningham. "I think if anyone else would have come forward with the same set of facts and acknowledged the responsibility in those terms, the disposition would have been the same."

Although Lilly did not appear in court on Thursday, his attorney released this statement:

"I would like to apologize for the terrible error in judgement which has led to the present situation. My actions do not reflect the way I choose to live. I am very much determined to earn back a reputation of trust and transparency." - Theodore Lilly

Lilly decline to give further comment to KSBY.

Lilly has a restitution hearing set for June 4. At that hearing they will check the status of the repayment of the restitution.

 

Another hearing was held Thursday for former professional baseball player Ted Lilly's insurance fraud case. In October of 2014, Lilly was charged with three felony counts of insurance fraud. He was accused of filing an insurance claim after crashing his RV.

Lilly's attorney entered a no contest plea for him to misdemeanor conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. The other two charges were dropped. As a result, Lilly will have to pay a $2,500 fine, do two years of informal probation with 250 hours of community service, and pay restitution in an amount still to be determined.

Assistant District Attorney Lee Cunningham says the plea was appropriate.

"He seemed to be in a unique position. He was ordered to perform 250 hours of community service and perhaps, given his background, he can provide some very useful community service," says Cunningham.

If Lilly was convicted of all charges, he could have faced a maximum of five years in county jail.

"Ultimately, we look at all of the facts surrounding it and we also look at his willingness to accept responsibility," says Cunningham. "I think if anyone else would have come forward with the same set of facts and acknowledged the responsibility in those terms, the disposition would have been the same."

Although Lilly did not appear in court on Thursday, his attorney released this statement:

"I would like to apologize for the terrible error in judgement which has led to the present situation. My actions do not reflect the way I choose to live. I am very much determined to earn back a reputation of trust and transparency." - Theodore Lilly

Lilly decline to give further comment to KSBY.

Lilly has a restitution hearing set for June 4. At that hearing they will check the status of the repayment of the restitution.

 

In a 3-2 decision on Thursday, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted to deny plans for a new rock quarry east of Santa Margarita.

The Las Pilitas Rock Quarry was proposed for a more than 40 acre site off of Calf Canyon Road. It would have produced rock to be used in the construction of roads, bike lanes, and walking paths.

A major concern among community members who opposed the project, and which was echoed by many of the commissioners, was the amount of truck traffic the quarry was expected to generate. The Environmental Impact Report estimated approximately 273 daily truck trips along Highway 58, the main route through Santa Margarita.

Las Pilitas Resources, LLC can appeal Thursday's decision to the County Board of Supervisors.

 

In a 3-2 decision on Thursday, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted to deny plans for a new rock quarry east of Santa Margarita.

The Las Pilitas Rock Quarry was proposed for a more than 40 acre site off of Calf Canyon Road. It would have produced rock to be used in the construction of roads, bike lanes, and walking paths.

A major concern among community members who opposed the project, and which was echoed by many of the commissioners, was the amount of truck traffic the quarry was expected to generate. The Environmental Impact Report estimated approximately 273 daily truck trips along Highway 58, the main route through Santa Margarita.

Las Pilitas Resources, LLC can appeal Thursday's decision to the County Board of Supervisors.

 

The Santa Maria community is raising funds to help the family of Breanna Rodriguez.

The 17-year-old Righetti High School student was killed in a car crash Friday night. Police say it was the result of street racing.

At Bill's Take Out on North Broadway on Thursday, hundreds of people came out during the day in support of Breanna Rodriguez and her family.

From 1:00 p.m. until closing, 20% of all orders are going to Breanna's parents.

It's a special moment for friends and family, who say the teen was so positive and full of life.

A couple days ago, Mario Barragan got a call from his niece, who wanted to help a good friend of hers, Breanna Rodriguez's mother. As a manager and cook at Bill's Take Out, Barragan knew there was something he could do.

"I've known Breanna's father for about 15 years," Barragan said. "So I told her we'd do something to try to help them out."

And as the lunch hour rolled around, the crowd grew larger.

"Probably done what we do on a regular Thursday already and it's barely 2:00," Barragan said.

Ruth Narez is Barragan's niece. She says it was special for her to see the fundraiser come together firsthand.

"Breanna was an amazing young girl and it shows," Narez said. "Her mother was an amazing woman and Breanna followed a lot in her mother's footsteps."

"It's nice to see Santa Maria support something like this," Barragan said.

An account set up in Breanna's name on Gofundme.com for memorial and funeral costs has also raised more than $12,500.

Breanna's memorial service is Saturday.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with two felony counts in connection to Breanna's death. Yesterday, Breanna's mother pleaded with a judge to allow the boy to attend and speak at her daughter's funeral.

The Santa Maria community is raising funds to help the family of Breanna Rodriguez.

The 17-year-old Righetti High School student was killed in a car crash Friday night. Police say it was the result of street racing.

At Bill's Take Out on North Broadway on Thursday, hundreds of people came out during the day in support of Breanna Rodriguez and her family.

From 1:00 p.m. until closing, 20% of all orders are going to Breanna's parents.

It's a special moment for friends and family, who say the teen was so positive and full of life.

A couple days ago, Mario Barragan got a call from his niece, who wanted to help a good friend of hers, Breanna Rodriguez's mother. As a manager and cook at Bill's Take Out, Barragan knew there was something he could do.

"I've known Breanna's father for about 15 years," Barragan said. "So I told her we'd do something to try to help them out."

And as the lunch hour rolled around, the crowd grew larger.

"Probably done what we do on a regular Thursday already and it's barely 2:00," Barragan said.

Ruth Narez is Barragan's niece. She says it was special for her to see the fundraiser come together firsthand.

"Breanna was an amazing young girl and it shows," Narez said. "Her mother was an amazing woman and Breanna followed a lot in her mother's footsteps."

"It's nice to see Santa Maria support something like this," Barragan said.

An account set up in Breanna's name on Gofundme.com for memorial and funeral costs has also raised more than $12,500.

Breanna's memorial service is Saturday.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with two felony counts in connection to Breanna's death. Yesterday, Breanna's mother pleaded with a judge to allow the boy to attend and speak at her daughter's funeral.

SANTA MARIA, Calif.-- Three Righetti High school soccer stars signed their college letters of intent on Thursday.

Forward Michaela Olney will attend and play for Cal Poly, goalkeeper Leann Wolf will be joining the team at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, and midfielder Megan Stevens is off to Cal State East Bay.

"All three are ready to make the next step up, and college soccer provides that challenge," Coach Adam McEvoy said in a statement. "They have shown tremendous work both on and off the field. I believe that the dedication, drive and talent that they show, will ultimately lead them to becoming great people, athletes, and role models in the future."

The trio have played a big part in the success for the Righetti girls soccer team this season. The Warriors sit at 12-2-2 on the year, 8-2 in PAC-8 play. Righetti plays St. Joseph on Friday at 4:30 PM.

SANTA MARIA, Calif.-- Three Righetti High school soccer stars signed their college letters of intent on Thursday.

Forward Michaela Olney will attend and play for Cal Poly, goalkeeper Leann Wolf will be joining the team at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, and midfielder Megan Stevens is off to Cal State East Bay.

"All three are ready to make the next step up, and college soccer provides that challenge," Coach Adam McEvoy said in a statement. "They have shown tremendous work both on and off the field. I believe that the dedication, drive and talent that they show, will ultimately lead them to becoming great people, athletes, and role models in the future."

The trio have played a big part in the success for the Righetti girls soccer team this season. The Warriors sit at 12-2-2 on the year, 8-2 in PAC-8 play. Righetti plays St. Joseph on Friday at 4:30 PM.

Morro Bay Police arrested two women who police say are responsible for a string of thefts over the weekend.

Police say items were taken from dozens of cars throughout Morro Bay. Most were around the area of Greenwood and Hemlock Roads. The stolen property included cell phones, electronics, cash, surfboards, power tools, drug paraphernalia, and several other random items.

"While patrol was out working, they found two subjects walking around early in the day. They contacted them and we were able to find stolen property in their possession and they admitted to taking that from 30 cars," said Commander Bryan Millard of the Morro Bay Police Department.

All items are being held at the police department until they are identified by their owners. Police say to check your cars to see if anything is missing.

 

Morro Bay Police arrested two women who police say are responsible for a string of thefts over the weekend.

Police say items were taken from dozens of cars throughout Morro Bay. Most were around the area of Greenwood and Hemlock Roads. The stolen property included cell phones, electronics, cash, surfboards, power tools, drug paraphernalia, and several other random items.

"While patrol was out working, they found two subjects walking around early in the day. They contacted them and we were able to find stolen property in their possession and they admitted to taking that from 30 cars," said Commander Bryan Millard of the Morro Bay Police Department.

All items are being held at the police department until they are identified by their owners. Police say to check your cars to see if anything is missing.

 

A few days after KSBY News introduced viewers to a homeless college student named Geovanni, Cal Poly invited us to sit down with vice president of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey to talk about its fundraising program.

"As we started to interact with students and learn more about different challenges they were facing, being homeless," Humphrey said, continuing, "we realized that we needed to develop a program that created a broader network of support for students."

Last September, the university's foundation launched Cal Poly Cares, a fundraising program bringing donor dollars to students in need of help with housing, food, transportation, and other emergency funds. So far the program has raised more than $140,000, with more than $80,000 going to the food pantry.

Homeless student Geovanni Ximenez-Garcia says he wasn't aware this program existed, though many professors and staff have reached out to him since the KSBY News story aired.

Still, he says he's just one student out of countless others who are going through similar financial difficulties, and he'd like to school to address long-term solutions to skyrocketing college and housing costs.

"There's new fees. There's more fees and less resources available for students," Ximenez-Garcia said.

In 1992, the cost of California State University tuitions was $1,308. For 2014-15 year school year, tuition fees are $5,472.

"Tuitions are being held steady by the CSU system," Humphrey said, explaining tuition fees have remained the same since 2012, though fees have changed with the higher education price index.

However, as far as any plans to drop tuition prices since the economy is beginning to recover and the state is putting about $1 billion into education through Prop 30, Humphrey said, "I think that's a really good question that I would encourage you to direct towards our board of trustees."

 

A few days after KSBY News introduced viewers to a homeless college student named Geovanni, Cal Poly invited us to sit down with vice president of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey to talk about its fundraising program.

"As we started to interact with students and learn more about different challenges they were facing, being homeless," Humphrey said, continuing, "we realized that we needed to develop a program that created a broader network of support for students."

Last September, the university's foundation launched Cal Poly Cares, a fundraising program bringing donor dollars to students in need of help with housing, food, transportation, and other emergency funds. So far the program has raised more than $140,000, with more than $80,000 going to the food pantry.

Homeless student Geovanni Ximenez-Garcia says he wasn't aware this program existed, though many professors and staff have reached out to him since the KSBY News story aired.

Still, he says he's just one student out of countless others who are going through similar financial difficulties, and he'd like to school to address long-term solutions to skyrocketing college and housing costs.

"There's new fees. There's more fees and less resources available for students," Ximenez-Garcia said.

In 1992, the cost of California State University tuitions was $1,308. For 2014-15 year school year, tuition fees are $5,472.

"Tuitions are being held steady by the CSU system," Humphrey said, explaining tuition fees have remained the same since 2012, though fees have changed with the higher education price index.

However, as far as any plans to drop tuition prices since the economy is beginning to recover and the state is putting about $1 billion into education through Prop 30, Humphrey said, "I think that's a really good question that I would encourage you to direct towards our board of trustees."

 

After greek life social activities were suspended indefinitely, Cal Poly fraternities and sororities are taking steps in their fight against sexual assault on campus.

Three sexual assaults connected to greek life happened in the last year, which led to the organizations being put on social probation. Greek leaders have responded by putting together a 10-page written plan, which goes through things such as awareness, training, and education.

The proposal is called Students Taking Action Towards University Safety - or STATUS. Interfraternity Council President Alexander Horncliff helped draft the proposal, along with Panhellenic President Kristen Henry. "A lot of times students don't want even want to talk about sexual assault, they don't want to talk about these issues and it takes courage as a leader for us to really make sure that we are getting to the root of the problem, and make sure we are talking about these things in our chapters," Horncliff said.

Education is just one of the steps in the new proposal put together by the presidents. In the proposed plan they also suggest more control over greek social activities. "How do we make sure we make sure social events are safe? We definitely want to make sure that we can register them, we know they are happening, and they are going to be safe," Horncliff said.

Right now, Cal Poly has suspended all greek life social activities following a third sexual assault connected to greek life in a year. This means no social events, alcohol or not, for any chapter. They won't get those privileges back until their sexual assault action plan is approved by administration. A short term goal for Horncliff, he hopes will last for future greek life students. He said "I won't feel completely satisfied until I go years and years without hearing there's a sexual assault at the Cal Poly greek community, and I think that is something that we can achieve."

If this plan is approved, fraternities and sororities will be taken off social probation, with the exception of the Pi Kappa Alpha Chapter, which has been suspended for six years following a sexual assault in October. Cal Poly greek leaders submitted the plan to administration earlier this week. They asked for a response by next Friday, February 13th.

 

After greek life social activities were suspended indefinitely, Cal Poly fraternities and sororities are taking steps in their fight against sexual assault on campus.

Three sexual assaults connected to greek life happened in the last year, which led to the organizations being put on social probation. Greek leaders have responded by putting together a 10-page written plan, which goes through things such as awareness, training, and education.

The proposal is called Students Taking Action Towards University Safety - or STATUS. Interfraternity Council President Alexander Horncliff helped draft the proposal, along with Panhellenic President Kristen Henry. "A lot of times students don't want even want to talk about sexual assault, they don't want to talk about these issues and it takes courage as a leader for us to really make sure that we are getting to the root of the problem, and make sure we are talking about these things in our chapters," Horncliff said.

Education is just one of the steps in the new proposal put together by the presidents. In the proposed plan they also suggest more control over greek social activities. "How do we make sure we make sure social events are safe? We definitely want to make sure that we can register them, we know they are happening, and they are going to be safe," Horncliff said.

Right now, Cal Poly has suspended all greek life social activities following a third sexual assault connected to greek life in a year. This means no social events, alcohol or not, for any chapter. They won't get those privileges back until their sexual assault action plan is approved by administration. A short term goal for Horncliff, he hopes will last for future greek life students. He said "I won't feel completely satisfied until I go years and years without hearing there's a sexual assault at the Cal Poly greek community, and I think that is something that we can achieve."

If this plan is approved, fraternities and sororities will be taken off social probation, with the exception of the Pi Kappa Alpha Chapter, which has been suspended for six years following a sexual assault in October. Cal Poly greek leaders submitted the plan to administration earlier this week. They asked for a response by next Friday, February 13th.

 

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) - Mike Thomas scored a career-high 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting and Hawaii held off Cal Poly in the final seconds to win 59-56 on Thursday night.

The last 10 minutes of the contest never saw more than a four-point difference. With 4:45 remaining, Negus Webster-Chan's putback and Roderick Bobbitt's layup kept the Rainbow Warriors (16-8, 4-4 Big West) in front. Reese Morgan kept answering, converting four at the line to keep the Mustangs within one.

Bobbitt made another layup for a three-point lead with 1:10 to play, but a turnover put the ball back in Mustangs possession with 21 seconds left on the clock. Cal Poly's Joel Awich split a pair of free throws, and Bobbitt did the same on the other end for the final margin.

Morgan scored 16 points and Ridge Shipley added 12 for the Mustangs (10-11, 3-6).

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) - Mike Thomas scored a career-high 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting and Hawaii held off Cal Poly in the final seconds to win 59-56 on Thursday night.

The last 10 minutes of the contest never saw more than a four-point difference. With 4:45 remaining, Negus Webster-Chan's putback and Roderick Bobbitt's layup kept the Rainbow Warriors (16-8, 4-4 Big West) in front. Reese Morgan kept answering, converting four at the line to keep the Mustangs within one.

Bobbitt made another layup for a three-point lead with 1:10 to play, but a turnover put the ball back in Mustangs possession with 21 seconds left on the clock. Cal Poly's Joel Awich split a pair of free throws, and Bobbitt did the same on the other end for the final margin.

Morgan scored 16 points and Ridge Shipley added 12 for the Mustangs (10-11, 3-6).

CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James scored 23 points, Kevin Love had 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed their winning streak to 12 games Thursday night with an easy 105-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, who also lost their composure.

The Cavs built a 32-point lead in the third quarter, allowing James and Love to sit out the fourth and rest. With their longest winning streak since a franchise-best 13-gamer in 2010, the Cavs moved into first place in the Central Division. Cleveland was seven games behind Chicago when the streak began with a victory over the Lakers on Jan. 15.

The Clippers were whistled for five technical fouls, including four in a contentious third quarter when they lost their California cool and forward Matt Barnes was ejected.

Blake Griffin scored 16 and Jamal Crawford 13 for Los Angeles, whose subs made the score respectable in the fourth.

CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James scored 23 points, Kevin Love had 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed their winning streak to 12 games Thursday night with an easy 105-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, who also lost their composure.

The Cavs built a 32-point lead in the third quarter, allowing James and Love to sit out the fourth and rest. With their longest winning streak since a franchise-best 13-gamer in 2010, the Cavs moved into first place in the Central Division. Cleveland was seven games behind Chicago when the streak began with a victory over the Lakers on Jan. 15.

The Clippers were whistled for five technical fouls, including four in a contentious third quarter when they lost their California cool and forward Matt Barnes was ejected.

Blake Griffin scored 16 and Jamal Crawford 13 for Los Angeles, whose subs made the score respectable in the fourth.

Arroyo Grande 46/65
Atascadero 37/65
CA Valley 33/77
Corbett Canyon 45/70
Cuyama 48/75
Goleta 50/66
Hearst Castle 45/62
Los Osos 49/66
Morro Bay 50/63
Paso Robles 35/72
Pismo Beach 47/62
Pozo 34/76
San Luis Obispo 42/67
Santa Barbara 50/66
Santa Maria 45/71
Santa Ynez 41/73
Shell Beach 47/62
Solvang 46/76
Templeton 37/75

Arroyo Grande 46/65
Atascadero 37/65
CA Valley 33/77
Corbett Canyon 45/70
Cuyama 48/75
Goleta 50/66
Hearst Castle 45/62
Los Osos 49/66
Morro Bay 50/63
Paso Robles 35/72
Pismo Beach 47/62
Pozo 34/76
San Luis Obispo 42/67
Santa Barbara 50/66
Santa Maria 45/71
Santa Ynez 41/73
Shell Beach 47/62
Solvang 46/76
Templeton 37/75

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A San Francisco man was found guilty of sexually assaulting five undocumented immigrants after luring them back to his house under the guise of being a police officer.

The District Attorney's Office said Thursday Jeffrey Bugai was found guilty of 17 felony counts related to the crimes.

Prosecutors say the 36-year-old man dressed as an officer, placed handcuffs on some of the victims and told them that he would deport or retaliate against them if they called police.

Authorities say he targeted immigrants from Central America who spoke limited English between January 2008 and March of last year.

Bugai faces life in prison and is scheduled to return to court March 6.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A San Francisco man was found guilty of sexually assaulting five undocumented immigrants after luring them back to his house under the guise of being a police officer.

The District Attorney's Office said Thursday Jeffrey Bugai was found guilty of 17 felony counts related to the crimes.

Prosecutors say the 36-year-old man dressed as an officer, placed handcuffs on some of the victims and told them that he would deport or retaliate against them if they called police.

Authorities say he targeted immigrants from Central America who spoke limited English between January 2008 and March of last year.

Bugai faces life in prison and is scheduled to return to court March 6.

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ORANGEVALE, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento county firefighters have rescued a horse that had gotten stuck in a bathtub.

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District spokeswoman Capt. Michelle Eidam says the horse was dancing around in her stall, protecting her food trough when she suddenly fell in Wednesday. Her food through is a bathtub.

The horse, named Phantom, was completely stuck in the bathtub for about 25 minutes with her feet up in the air. Her owner saw the horse fall and called the fire department.

A rescue crew responded to the scene and between the firefighters and the family, they were able to prop the bathtub on its side and pull Phantom forward onto her feet.

Phantom, a Palomino/Appaloosa mix, was not injured.

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ORANGEVALE, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento county firefighters have rescued a horse that had gotten stuck in a bathtub.

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District spokeswoman Capt. Michelle Eidam says the horse was dancing around in her stall, protecting her food trough when she suddenly fell in Wednesday. Her food through is a bathtub.

The horse, named Phantom, was completely stuck in the bathtub for about 25 minutes with her feet up in the air. Her owner saw the horse fall and called the fire department.

A rescue crew responded to the scene and between the firefighters and the family, they were able to prop the bathtub on its side and pull Phantom forward onto her feet.

Phantom, a Palomino/Appaloosa mix, was not injured.

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ROBBINS, Calif. (AP) - Farmworkers in Northern California made a grim discovery in a field this week - a torso in a bag.

Sutter County officials believe the torso is human but are waiting for the results of an autopsy for confirmation.

Sutter County Undersheriff Jeff Pierce tells the San Francisco Chronicle deputies responded to a call Tuesday from farmworkers who were in a field just outside the town of Robbins, about 30 miles northwest of Sacramento.

Pierces says cadaver dogs looked for other evidence but found none.

He says investigators believe the torso belonged to a person who had been dead for nine to 12 months.

Officials will do a toxicology report and obtain DNA from the torso.

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ROBBINS, Calif. (AP) - Farmworkers in Northern California made a grim discovery in a field this week - a torso in a bag.

Sutter County officials believe the torso is human but are waiting for the results of an autopsy for confirmation.

Sutter County Undersheriff Jeff Pierce tells the San Francisco Chronicle deputies responded to a call Tuesday from farmworkers who were in a field just outside the town of Robbins, about 30 miles northwest of Sacramento.

Pierces says cadaver dogs looked for other evidence but found none.

He says investigators believe the torso belonged to a person who had been dead for nine to 12 months.

Officials will do a toxicology report and obtain DNA from the torso.

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BERLIN (AP) - French President Francois Hollande says all parties pushing for a new peace plan for eastern Ukraine see a cease-fire as the first step but must go further to find a lasting accord.

Hollande is heading to Moscow on Friday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss a new European peace plan with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The German and French leaders discussed the same plan with Ukrainian officials on Thursday.

Hollande told journalists in Paris before heading to the airport that "we should have hope" in this new peace initiative. He said "everyone is aware that the first step must be the cease-fire but that it cannot suffice. We must seek a global solution."

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BERLIN (AP) - French President Francois Hollande says all parties pushing for a new peace plan for eastern Ukraine see a cease-fire as the first step but must go further to find a lasting accord.

Hollande is heading to Moscow on Friday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss a new European peace plan with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The German and French leaders discussed the same plan with Ukrainian officials on Thursday.

Hollande told journalists in Paris before heading to the airport that "we should have hope" in this new peace initiative. He said "everyone is aware that the first step must be the cease-fire but that it cannot suffice. We must seek a global solution."

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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - A prominent jihadi preacher has lashed out against Islamic State militants for burning to death a Jordanian pilot, saying this is "not acceptable in any religion."

Abu Mohammed al-Maqdesi spoke to the Jordanian TV station Roya on Friday, a day after he was released from more than three months of detention in Jordan.

A decade ago, al-Maqdesi was considered the spiritual mentor of al-Qaida's branch in Iraq, a precursor of the Islamic State group, but later criticized them for their methods - including attacks on fellow Muslims.

The cleric said in the TV interview that burning the pilot "is not acceptable by any religion and by anyone."

Earlier this week, Islamic State militants released a video showing the pilot, Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh, being burned to death in a cage.

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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - A prominent jihadi preacher has lashed out against Islamic State militants for burning to death a Jordanian pilot, saying this is "not acceptable in any religion."

Abu Mohammed al-Maqdesi spoke to the Jordanian TV station Roya on Friday, a day after he was released from more than three months of detention in Jordan.

A decade ago, al-Maqdesi was considered the spiritual mentor of al-Qaida's branch in Iraq, a precursor of the Islamic State group, but later criticized them for their methods - including attacks on fellow Muslims.

The cleric said in the TV interview that burning the pilot "is not acceptable by any religion and by anyone."

Earlier this week, Islamic State militants released a video showing the pilot, Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh, being burned to death in a cage.

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VATICAN CITY (AP) - Rome's homeless are about to get some TLC.

The Vatican is finishing renovations on public restrooms just off St. Peter's Square that will include three showers and a barber shop for the homeless.

Each "homeless pilgrim." as Vatican Radio called the clients Friday, will receive a kit including a towel, change of underwear, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, razor and shaving cream. The showers will be open every day but Wednesday, when the piazza is full for the pope's general audience. Haircuts are available Mondays.

Barbers volunteering on their days off - Rome's barber shops are closed Mondays - as well as students from a local beauty school will be donating their time.

Francis' alms-giver, Monsignor Konrad Krajewski, has said the project is necessary since homeless are often shunned for their hygiene.

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VATICAN CITY (AP) - Rome's homeless are about to get some TLC.

The Vatican is finishing renovations on public restrooms just off St. Peter's Square that will include three showers and a barber shop for the homeless.

Each "homeless pilgrim." as Vatican Radio called the clients Friday, will receive a kit including a towel, change of underwear, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, razor and shaving cream. The showers will be open every day but Wednesday, when the piazza is full for the pope's general audience. Haircuts are available Mondays.

Barbers volunteering on their days off - Rome's barber shops are closed Mondays - as well as students from a local beauty school will be donating their time.

Francis' alms-giver, Monsignor Konrad Krajewski, has said the project is necessary since homeless are often shunned for their hygiene.

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