Home  »  Archives

February, 2024

San Luis Obispo conducting DUI patrols on Super Bowl weekend

Written on 10 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during Super Bowl weekend, the department announced Thursday. Additional officers will patrol the streets throughout the weekend.... (Continue reading)

Killer who dumped body in Nipomo sentenced to 35 years to life

Written on 10 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Barbara County judge on Wednesday sentenced a Santa Maria woman to 35 years to life in prison for murdering a man whose remains were found on a Nipomo golf course in 2020.  Following a trial... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man facing child pornography charges

Written on 10 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a 26-year-old Arroyo Grande man on Wednesday after finding child pornography on electronics at the suspect’s home. After receiving a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Arroyo Grande police officers raided the... (Continue reading)

Vote Heather Moreno SLO County supervisor, for a balanced approach

Written on 9 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN As a resident and business owner deeply concerned about California’s homeless crisis and its impact on San Luis Obispo County, its human cost, and its effect on public safety, I am proud to support Heather Moreno... (Continue reading)

SLO Tribune cutting back print newspaper to 2 days a week

Written on 9 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The SLO Tribune will cut back printing paper copies of its newspaper to just two days a week starting on April 15. [SLO Tribune] Tha paper will send print copies subscribers on only Wednesdays and Saturdays. The... (Continue reading)

Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in SLO County, confirmed

Written on 9 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in San Luis Obispo County on Feb. 7, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday. First touching down at 3:41 p.m., a tornado with wind speed of up to 95 mph cut a five... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies catch teen with gun in school zone

Written on 9 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County deputies on Wednesday arrested a juvenile for possession of a firearm in a school zone. At about 12:30 p.m., Community Resource Deputy Dickey was visiting the Carpinteria High School campus when administrators reported a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for driver who abandoned car after crash

Written on 8 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are searching for a driver who crashed a car early Thursday morning and then abandoned it. Patrol officers found the vehicle by the intersection of Tank Farm and Santa Fe roads. Investigators suspect... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s poststorm rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 8 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A series of storms brought heavy rains and a possible tornado to San Luis Obispo County during the past five days, significantly increasing reservoir levels. SLO County rainfall totals are also above average for this time of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo needs to reevaluate its parking rates

Written on 8 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by JOE BENSON San Luis Obispo has an opportunity to put the traditional archaic approach to parking in the rear view mirror and shift gears by adopting a new approach that will result in a more efficient, pleasant parking... (Continue reading)