Tuesday, January 29 2013 1:24 AM EST2013-01-29 06:24:33 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - In the aftermath of the Covarrubias shooting, Santa Barbara District Attorney's office began an investigation, likely one of the most unique and tragic cases in the county's history. TheMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - In the aftermath of the Covarrubias shooting, Santa Barbara District Attorney's office began an investigation, likely one of the most unique and tragic cases in the county's history. TheMore >>
Monday, January 28 2013 9:08 PM EST2013-01-29 02:08:53 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Much has changed in the City of Santa Maria since the tragic shooting of Santa Maria Police officer Albert Covarrubias Jr. by fellow officers who were trying to arrest him while he was onMore >>
One year ago a tragic SMPD officer-involved shooting killed fellow officer Albert Covarrubias Jr.More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 11:20 AM EDT2012-08-02 15:20:41 GMT
SANTA MARIA - After the controversial shooting death of on-duty Santa Maria Police officer Albert Covarrubias Junior by a fellow officer in January, followed by a union vote of no confidence in his leadershipMore >>
City Manager Rick Haydon announces decision following meeting with Macagni on Wednesday.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 8:20 PM EDT2012-08-01 00:20:23 GMT
SANTA MARIA - The video is from a security camera in a building near the shooting scene and was used by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department in its official investigation of the shooting lastMore >>
Grainy, black and white video captured scene of January's deadly shooting.More >>
Monday, June 25 2012 8:42 PM EDT2012-06-26 00:42:54 GMT
SANTA MARIA - One of the more surprising allegations in the claim for damages by the Covarrubias Family attorney is kidnapping. "We have made claims as we seem them from an outside perspective", saysMore >>
Family attorney says claim for damages casts wide legal net in shooting death of SMPD Officer Albert Covarrubias Jr.More >>
Wednesday, June 20 2012 11:59 AM EDT2012-06-20 15:59:58 GMT
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney is expected to announce sometime this week her results in the officer involved shooting that killed Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Junior.More >>
District Attorney Joyce Dudley has released her findings in the officer involved shooting that killed Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Junior.
Wednesday, June 20 2012 12:53 AM EDT2012-06-20 04:53:31 GMT
SANTA MARIA - The Santa Barbara County District Attorney says the deadly shooting of Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Jr. last January was justified. Nowhere in DA Joyce Dudley's 18-pageMore >>
Albert Covarrubias Jr. was killed on duty last January by a fellow officer while resisting arrest for allegedly having sex with a 17 year old girl.
Thursday, May 3 2012 12:52 AM EDT2012-05-03 04:52:12 GMT
SANTA MARIA - It's been more than three months since Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Jr. was shot and killed by a fellow officer while on duty. Santa Maria Police have said CovarrubiasMore >>
Demonstrators protest outside City Hall demanding greater accountability from City Council.More >>
SANTA MARIA - Central Coast News has learned from multiple sources Santa Maria Police officer Matthew Kline is the officer who fired the deadly shot on Saturday morning that killed 29-year-old Albert Covarrubias Jr.
According to police, Covarrubias was the subject of an internal criminal investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct against a 17-year-old girl.
The shootout happened around 1:19 a.m. near McElhaney and Broadway when Santa Maria Police officers attempted to arrest Covarrubias while he was on duty when gunfire was exchanged.
Santa Maria Police said Covarrubias pulled out a gun and shot at them when they tried to arrest him.
Kline responded by shooting Covarrubias once in the chest.
Covarrubias was rushed to Marian Medical Center for emergency surgery and later pronounced dead from his injuries.
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:16 AM EDT2013-05-25 06:16:27 GMT
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg AFB officials tell Central Coast News that Highway 1 has been blocked off near the main gate. Officials say they are investigating a stolen van. Very littleMore >>
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg AFB officials tell Central Coast News that Highway 1 has been blocked off near the Santa Maria gate because a driver made threats to base defenders.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 1:31 AM EDT2013-05-25 05:31:37 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Thousands of people are making their way to the Central Coast to part take in the festivities kicking off, starting this memorial day weekend. More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Thousands of people are making their way to the Central Coast to part take in the festivities kicking off, starting this memorial day weekend. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:26:59 GMT
Dear Jon – Join us on Tuesday and Thursday for answers to your questions. Larry writes, "How come the phone book shows a whole list of cab companies in San Luis Obispo when there are only two?" That'sMore >>
Dear Jon – Join us on Tuesday and Thursday for answers to your questions. Larry writes, "How come the phone book shows a whole list of cab companies in San Luis Obispo when there are only two?" More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:35:14 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office. Here is a breakdown of the latest movies coming to theaters: THE HANGOVER PARTMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:35:07 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Customers are threatening lawsuits against the Santa Maria Ford Dealership for false advertising. The dealership has come under fire after customers say they were lured in byMore >>
Customers are threatening lawsuits against the Santa Maria Ford Dealership for false advertising.More >>
