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February, 2024

Crews find missing elderly man’s body in Goleta creek

Written on 21 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The dead body of a missing elderly man was found in a creek in Goleta on Tuesday.  Shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday, the family of 86-year-old Peter Knudsen Miller reported him missing. The family did so... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police bust suspect who bought a minor alcohol

Written on 21 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach police officers busted a person who allegedly bought alcohol for a minor during a covert operation police conducted last week in Pismo Beach.  On Feb. 13, Pismo Beach police officers and California Department of Alcoholic... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles stabbing suspect arrested

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police arrested a suspect who allegedly stabbed two people at a home in Paso Robles on Sunday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday, a 9-1-1 caller reported a physical fight at a home on... (Continue reading)

Driver who struck and killed SLO couple pleads guilty to manslaughter

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man who allegedly struck and killed a San Luis Obispo couple while speeding on Sacramento Drive last fall pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter charges on Tuesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, faces a minimum sentence of probation... (Continue reading)

Danny Masterson serving time at CMC in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid concerns for his well being, last week Danny Masterson was transferred to the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo. On Feb. 16, the “That ‘70s Show” actor was transferred from Corcoran State Prison in Central... (Continue reading)

Woman’s dead body found in Santa Barbara creek

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating the death of a woman whose dead body was found in a Santa Barbara creek on Monday, according to police. At about 9 a.m, a 911 caller reported a possibly deceased person in Mission... (Continue reading)

Assembly bill takes aim at people blocking California highways

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a goal of stopping protesters and others from willingly obstructing California Highways, Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez (R-Trabuco Canyon) introduced Assembly Bill 2742. If passed, the bill will double penalties for protestors who block traffic on highways. Fines... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 22 at the county building. A holiday favorite, the Cambria Christmas Market is seeking a new temporary event program permit. In the past, the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles crews rescue three people stranded in flooded Salinas riverbed

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel rescued three individuals who were stranded on islands in the Salinas riverbed in Paso Robles on Monday morning.  In the aftermath of heavy overnight rain, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew conducted a reconnaissance flight... (Continue reading)

More than 7 inches of rain fell in parts of SLO County. How much fell in your area?

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An atmospheric river storm hit San Luis Obispo County on Saturday morning, with heavy rains causing flooding in some areas. While Rocky Butte near San Simeon received more than 7 inches, Shandon received only 1.20 inches of... (Continue reading)