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Student takes loaded handgun to Santa Maria school, arrested

Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara County deputy arrested a Righetti High School student on Wednesday after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun on campus. Shortly before noon, deputy Reynoso assisted Santa Maria Police Department detectives by... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for man who struck patrol vehicle in Goleta

Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who managed to evade capture Tuesday evening after striking a patrol vehicle with his car in Goleta, then fleeing by foot. At about 6 p.m., a suspect... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors approve Nipomo sheriff’s substation

Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $10.3 million contract to build a new sheriff’s substation in Nipomo. In total, the project has an estimated of $14.4 million. Construction is set to... (Continue reading)

Two drivers hospitalized after Highway 166 crash

Written on 21 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A head-on crash Sunday night on Highway 166 in either southeastern San Luis Obispo County or northeastern Santa Barbara County left the drivers of both cars hospitalized. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported the crash on... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach considers moving to four-year mayoral term

Written on 20 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach City Council will consider a ballot measure on Tuesday to change the mayoral term from two years to four years. During a Feb. 6 meeting, the city council discussed placing a measure on the... (Continue reading)

Officers seek help identifying Cayucos dirt bike rider

Written on 20 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help identifying a dirt bike rider who led officers on a chase throughout Cayucos on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., officers attempted to pull over a white male... (Continue reading)

Wildfire burns 38 acres in California Valley

Written on 20 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A wildfire burning in the California Valley in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 38 acres and is 40% contained on Monday morning. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported a 20 acre fire... (Continue reading)

Deputy involved shooting in Nipomo

Written on 19 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 9-1-1 call regarding a family disturbance ended in an officer involved shooting in Nipomo on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the 700 block of Hill Street in Nipomo and an officer-involved shooting... (Continue reading)

Gas prices drop in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 19 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents last week to $5.97 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for... (Continue reading)

Man convicted of murder in Santa Maria cold case sentenced to life in prison

Written on 18 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Barbara County judge on Friday sentenced a 57-year-old man to life in prison without the possibility of parole over the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Santa Maria in 1988. On Sept. 18, 1988, Aloysius... (Continue reading)