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February, 2023

Coop fire kills turkeys in Buellton

Written on 21 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A coop fire killed an unknown number of turkeys in Buellton Tuesday morning.  Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning at Pork Palace on Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly ROTC chair now facing four criminal charges

Written on 20 Feb, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed two more criminal charges in the case of the Army Lt. Colonel arrested after his hidden camera was discovered in a dressing room in a Pismo Beach store.... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man accused of threats on social media arrested

Written on 19 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man who is accused of making criminal threats on social media, which include killing police officers and their family members, has been arrested, according to police. Last week, the Santa Maria Police Department learned... (Continue reading)

Man shot and killed near the pier in Pismo Beach

Written on 19 Feb, 2023 in Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man was shot and killed in Pismo Beach in the pier promenade area during an altercation with strangers on Saturday night. Shortly before midnight, four Hispanic men and several women confronted the 40-year-old man from Fresno... (Continue reading)

State and local agencies committed to finding Kyle Doan

Written on 18 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom has directed his Office of Emergency Services to coordinate the deployment of any and all resources requested by San Luis Obispo County to support the ongoing search for missing 5-year-old Kyle Doan. “During... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man found dead in SLO creekbed after arrest

Written on 18 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities found a 37-year-old Morro Bay man dead in a San Luis Obispo creekbed on Wednesday, eight days after officers arrested him for public intoxication and an ambulance transported him to Sierra Vista Medical Center. [Tribune] On... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices over $5 a gallon, find the best prices

Written on 18 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County, and throughout California, continue to rise while nationally the prices are stagnant. The San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles area is ranked number one for highest priced gas in a metro area,... (Continue reading)

Three teens arrested after bystander murdered in Santa Barbara

Written on 18 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara police officers arrested three teens on Thursday for their connection to a December shooting in which a bystander was killed, police said. There are now eight suspects charged for their participation in the murder of... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay selects interim city manager

Written on 17 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay has selected Greg Carpenter as interim city manager, the city announced on Friday. On Feb. 28, the Morro Bay City Council is slated to approve Carpenter’s contract. Carpenter will take the helm on March 13.... (Continue reading)

Wild birds test positive for bird flu in Santa Barbara County

Written on 17 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Wild birds in Santa Barbara County have tested positive for the bird flu in isolated cases, the health department announced Friday. Currently, the virus has not been detected at local poultry farms. The risk to the general... (Continue reading)