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September, 2022

FBI asked to investigate false report of shooter at Santa Barbara school

Written on 15 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara Police Department has requested the help of the FBI in investigating a false report it received on Tuesday of an active shooter at a high school campus. At about 1 p.m., a 911 caller... (Continue reading)

SLO police seeking help in arson investigation

Written on 14 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police and fire investigators suspect arson in a house fire that displaced four San Luis Obispo residents Tuesday night, and they are asking the public for help. At about 11:05 p.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

LA County supervisor’s home raided as part of a corruption investigation

Written on 14 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Deputies searched a Los Angeles County supervisor’s home and the homes of several of her affiliates as part of a corruption probe on Wednesday. Warrants were issued for LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, a Democrat, and L.A.... (Continue reading)

Resident suffers injuries from fire at Arroyo Grande apartment

Written on 14 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel transported one person to the hospital following an apartment fire Wednesday morning in Arroyo Grande. At about 7:35 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning at an apartment complex located at 450 S. Elm Street.... (Continue reading)

Fire displaces four San Luis Obispo residents

Written on 14 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A house fire displaced four San Luis Obispo residents Tuesday night. At about 11 p.m., a caller reported the exterior of a house on Buchon Street near Johnson Avenue was on fire. The blaze extended to the... (Continue reading)

Guadalupe gets nearly $5 million in federal funds for theater renovation

Written on 13 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The city of Guadalupe was awarded a $4.9 million federal grant to renovate its historic movie theater and to construct a performing arts center, an outdoor amphitheater, and public plaza on the adjoining lots, the U.S. Department... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach loses appeal, ordered to pay developer more than $1 million

Written on 13 Sep, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The city of Pismo Beach was ordered Monday to repay the developer of a storage facility more than $1 million for overcharging development impact fees, along with court costs, according to a Second Appellate District ruling. Developer... (Continue reading)

Power outage impacts more than 5,000 customers in SLO County, Santa Maria

Written on 13 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN More than 5,000 households, spanning from Atascadero to Santa Maria, lost power Tuesday morning. At approximately 8:19 a.m., 3,439 customers combined lost power in northern Santa Barbara County and southern San Luis Obispo County, according to PG&E.... (Continue reading)

One person killed after car plunges off road in Santa Ynez Valley

Written on 13 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person died and three others suffered injuries after a vehicle went off the side of a road north of Solvang in the Santa Ynez Valley Monday night. At about 10:15 p.m., a person drove a BMW... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices going up, find the lowest prices

Written on 12 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE While gas prices continue to fall in most of the country, prices in California are inching back up. During the past week, the average price of gas in San Luis Obispo County increase nine cents to $5.70... (Continue reading)