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Pismo Beach ranked best beach in California by USA Today

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the first place ranking for best beach in California by USA Today. “Pismo Beach is a picturesque seaside destination known for its panoramic coastal vistas, wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm, offering a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police ask for information about deceased Santa Maria woman

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking the public for information about Vesna Prepolec, 46, of Santa Maria whom authorities found dead on a beach earlier this month. Just after 5 p.m. on May 8, witnesses reported... (Continue reading)

Former Atascadero Fire Chief Michael McCain dies at 77

Written on 27 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Former Atascadero Fire Chief Michael Paul McCain died earlier this month at the age of 77. McCain, an Atascadero resident, died peacefully on May 17, the city announced. The former chief began his career as a firefighter... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers shoot suspect with less lethal munitions

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers shot and injured a suspect claiming to have a firearm at the CVS Pharmacy on Madonna Road on Saturday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a man refusing to leave... (Continue reading)

Bomb squad called over suspicious device in Grover Beach

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad responded to a suspicious device in Grover Beach on Tuesday. Shortly before 2 p.m., a 911 caller reported a suspicious device near Le Sage Drive and Highway 1. Officers... (Continue reading)

Injured person airlifted after fall near Lopez Lake

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a person who fell and suffered injuries near Lopez Lake Monday evening. Shortly before 6 p.m., fire personnel responded to a reported fall near Lopez Lake Drive. Due to the location of the incident,... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly baseball wins Big West Conference for second consecutive year

Written on 25 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cal Poly baseball team defeated UC San Diego 4-3 in a winner-take-all game on Sunday in Irvine to claim its second consecutive Big West Conference championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament. In 2025, the Big... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest suspect with gun at a park

Written on 24 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN While investigating a fight at a park Saturday evening, Santa Maria police officers arrested a man who allegedly had a concealed firearm. Shortly after 6 p.m., officers responded to Preisker Park at 2400 N. Preisker Lane over... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 24 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE As Memorial Day approaches, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell three cents last week to $6.26 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon... (Continue reading)