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Major injuries suffered in Los Osos crash

Written on 19 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

One person suffered major injuries in a crash on Sunday on Clark Valley Road in Los Osos. In the afternoon, a truck crashed into a tree and rolled down an embankment. Responders transported one person, who suffered major injuries, to... (Continue reading)

Man suspected of killing relative in Morro Bay

Written on 9 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 23-year-old man is in jail for allegedly killing a 59-year-old Morro Bay man. The suspect and victim are believed to be related, according to the Morro Bay Police Department. Shortly before 6 a.m., the a California Highway Patrol officer... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies SLO bicyclist killed by truck

Written on 6 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

The California Highway Patrol has identified the bicyclist who was struck and killed by a pickup truck near Cayucos on Saturday after Jose Martel, 47, of San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 1 p.m., the driver of the pickup was headed... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man struck, killed by truck

Written on 3 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

A 47-year-old cyclist was killed Saturday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck near Cayucos on Old Creek Road. Shortly before 1 p.m., the driver of the pickup truck was headed eastbound when he crossed over a double yellow... (Continue reading)

Helicopter airlifts hiker out of Montana de Oro

Written on 28 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A CHP helicopter airlifted an injured hiker, who reportedly broke his ankle while he was 1.5 miles up a trail in Montana de Oro State Park, to a local hospital on Sunday. [Tribune] Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Cal Fire received... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 101 in SLO

Written on 23 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A car struck and killed a person who was walking on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo Tuesday night. A CHP report states it appears the pedestrian was trying to get hit by a vehicle. [KSBY] Around 8:30 p.m., the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police catch man wanted in Nevada

Written on 18 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

After an hour-long search that included K9s and a CHP helicopter, Atascadero police managed to capture a man who is wanted in Nevada on felony arrest warrants. Donovan Foot, 20, was designated a flight risk in the neighboring state. [KSBY]... (Continue reading)

Deputy’s DUI arrest leads to allegations of favoritism

Written on 16 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 81 comments

UPDATE: Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Cipolla said deputy Jim Fellows is facing a temporary suspension from the department following his trial. The department also detailed its reasons for retaining an officer arrested while on probation. By KAREN VELIE A San Luis... (Continue reading)

Convicted cop killer denied parole

Written on 11 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Douglas Escobar, one of two notorious brothers who attempted to murder two California Highway Patrol officers in Paso Robles in 1988, was denied parole on Thursday, according to a press release. On March 6, 1989, Douglas Escobar was sentenced to... (Continue reading)

One killed in three car crash

Written on 10 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

One person was killed and two were injured Wednesday afternoon in a three car collision near Cuesta College on Highway 1. At around 2:27 p.m., a San Luis Paper Co. and Janitorial Supply’s truck crashed into the rear ends of... (Continue reading)