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Man flees officers in stolen CSD truck, barricades himself at Hearst Castle

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officers arrested a man on Sunday who allegedly went on a rampage at the Cambria Community Services District utility yard, stole a CSD truck, fled authorities to Hearst Castle, crashed through gates on the castle grounds and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI patrols on Monday, Tuesday

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Monday and Tuesday, the department announced Monday morning. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from... (Continue reading)

SLO driver who hit and killed couple charged with manslaughter

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 24-year-old San Luis Obispo resident who allegedly hit and killed a couple and their dog while speeding on Sacramento Drive was charged with two counts of felony vehicular manslaughter on Monday. San Luis Obispo police officers... (Continue reading)

Fire damages residential building in Oceano

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged a multi-family residential structure in Oceano on Monday morning. Shortly after 11 a.m., a caller reported a fire at 1570 22nd Street, according to Cal Fire. All residents managed to evacuate before firefighters arrived,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE After installing bike lanes through much of the city, San Luis Obispo is debating whether or not to allow bicyclists to also ride on sidewalks. The city’s Active Transportation Committee last month debated the pros and cons... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue to climb, find the best prices

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County continue a steady rise, while nationally prices are falling. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased three cents during the past week to... (Continue reading)

Cal Fire rescues four people from flooding in Paso Robles

Written on 26 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Fire personnel rescued four people who became trapped on top of a car by flood waters in Paso Robles on Sunday. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported a driver had attempted to cross a flooded... (Continue reading)

Brrr, it’s cold in Cayucos

Written on 26 Feb, 2023 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police searching for bank robber

Written on 26 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police are looking for a man who robbed a Chase Bank on Saturday. Shortly before noon, the man walked into the Chase Bank on Rancho Parkway and handed the clerk a note demanding cash. He... (Continue reading)

Tree crashes into home in Santa Maria

Written on 26 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A large eucalyptus tree crashed into a home in Santa Maria during the storm on Friday, displacing a family. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the 80 to 100 foot tree had landed on a single story... (Continue reading)