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Small plane crashes in Orcutt

Written on 27 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A small plane crashed in a field in Orcutt on Saturday evening. The plane went down in a field near Marcum Street and Orcutt Avenue at approximately 5:21 p.m., according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.... (Continue reading)

Male victim injured in shooting in Paso Robles

Written on 27 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One man was injured and three people were detained after a shooting in Paso Robles on Sunday. Personnel from a local hospital reported a gunshot victim was seeking help. Officers interviewed the victim, who refused to discuss... (Continue reading)

Man killed by Grover Beach officer allegedly had replica gun, threatened to shoot

Written on 27 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN The man shot and killed by a Grover Beach police officer Saturday evening allegedly had a replica firearm, with which he threatened to shoot the policeman.  Shortly after 6 p.m., dispatchers sent Grover Beach officers to... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Paso Robles

Written on 26 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on Charolais Road near St. Andrews Circle in Paso Robles. Shortly after 4 p.m., the motorcycle rider lost control of their bike, hit a curb and... (Continue reading)

Officer shoots, kills one person in Grover Beach

Written on 25 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE An officer shot and killed one person in the area of the Laundromat on 13th Street in Grover Beach on Saturday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., the Grover Beach Police Department announced the fatal shooting on the... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, lodging and more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 25 May, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | One comment

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Mother fined $88,000 after children remove protected clams from Pismo Beach

Written on 25 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Fresno woman was hit with a more than $88,000 fine after her children collected 72 protected clams from Pismo Beach during a vacation in 2023. [ABC] During their vacation, Charlotte Russ’ five children collected what they... (Continue reading)

Goleta officers cite 53 during bicycle and pedestrian safety operation

Written on 25 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Goleta Police Department issued 53 citations to drivers and bicyclists for a variety of violations during three bicycle and pedestrian safety operations in May. Officers issued citations for various vehicle code violations where bicyclists or pedestrians... (Continue reading)

California woman made antisemitic phone threats, headed to prison

Written on 25 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 59-year-old California woman is headed to prison after she made antisemitic phone threats to a former executive director of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman on Thursday sentenced Melanie Harris of... (Continue reading)

Who was arrested during latest protest at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?

Written on 24 May, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the second time this year, a pro-Palestinian protest at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo led to multiple arrests. Officers arrested eight people during Thursday’s protest including four students, one professor and three people unrelated to... (Continue reading)