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Former SLO County Probation officer sentenced for embezzlement

Written on 2 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former San Luis Obispo County probation officer, who embezzled more than $169,000, was sentenced today to 270 days in jail and two years felony probation. Between Feb. 2023 and Aug. 2024, while serving as treasurer of... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly baseball wins regional for first time

Written on 2 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cal Poly baseball team went 3-0 in last weekend’s Los Angeles Regional, advancing to a super regional for the first time in program history. Cal Poly beat Virginia Tech in its opening game on Friday, then... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for suspect who used stolen credit cards

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who allegedly used stolen credits cards to make purchases last month. The male suspect allegedly made fraudulent purchases at Target and Chevron on May... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo DUI checkpoint nets two citations, no arrests

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department contacted 593 drivers during a DUI checkpoint on Friday night. While no drivers were arrested, officers cited two people for driving without a valid license. Held in the 900 block of... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid reports of peace talks with Iran, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents last week to $6.19 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen shoots firearm in front of residences, arrested

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria teenager was booked into juvenile hall after the teen fired shots in front of several residences this week, according to police. On May 29, a 911 caller reported a male firing a handgun in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County felon accused of possessing more than 100 firearms

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County prosecutors last week charged a man with seven felony counts, after a search of his Morro Bay area home netted 107 firearms and methamphetamine. On March 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Cayucos jewelry store owner seeks help identifying thieves

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of a jewelry store in Cayucos that was burglarized earlier this month is seeking the public’s help identifying the thieves. Shortly before 11 p.m. on May 15,  two thieves smashed a glass door while breaking... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing

Written on 29 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for suspects accused of using stolen credit cards

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a wallet and cell phone on Tuesday, and then used stolen credits cards to make thousands of... (Continue reading)