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San Luis Obispo homeless man wins $1 million off Lottery scratcher

Written on 14 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A homeless man won $1 million dollars on a California Lottery scratcher he bought at Sandy’s Deli-Liquor in San Luis Obispo last week. Dubbed a loyal customer, Wilson Samaan, the owner of the store, said he would... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man facing child porn charges

Written on 14 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 28-year-old San Luis Obispo man is facing three felony counts of child pornography after he was found to have more than 600 images portraying sexual sadism and masochism. Utilizing tips from online electronic service providers such... (Continue reading)

CHP officer crashes into drunk driver near Paso Robles

Written on 14 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A California Highway Patrol vehicle crashed into a sedan driven by a drunk driver who was attempting to cross Highway 101 at the Wellsona Road interchange on Sunday night, officer said. Shortly before 11 p.m., the male... (Continue reading)

Why are gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County?

Written on 13 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Average gas prices in San Luis Obispo County continue soaring despite national and state gas prices dropping amid falling oil prices. OPEC increased oil production at a time of tepid demand in the United States leading to... (Continue reading)

Witness describes shooting in Paso Robles

Written on 13 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

BY KAREN VELIE One person is in the hospital and another is on the run after a shooting in Paso Robles on Saturday evening, police said. Shortly after 8:15 p.m., a man living in an apartment building near the intersection... (Continue reading)

One Cal Poly student, three recent graduates visas revoked

Written on 12 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE One international student and three recent Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates have had their visas revoked, according to the university. There is currently a federal mandate to revoke the visas of international students and workers accused... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach, Morro Bay ranked in best small coastal town list

Written on 12 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the crown as the best small coastal town in the United States, with Morro Bay ranked fifth by USA Today. “Big cities have their perks, but these 10 coastal small towns — nominated by... (Continue reading)

Outage leaves more than 1,300 Cayucos residents without power

Written on 12 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,300 PG&E customers lost power in Cayucos on Saturday morning. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., 190 PG&E customers in northern Cayucos lost power. Eleven minutes later, 1,169 additional PG&E customers lost power. The cause of the... (Continue reading)

Two DUI crashes in Grover Beach

Written on 10 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police officers responded to two DUI crashes on Tuesday, prompting officers to remind the community of the dangers of drunk driving. Shortly before noon, a drunk driver crashed into a parked car on Brighton Avenue.... (Continue reading)

Vistra withdraws battery storage application, to seek state approval

Written on 10 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE With many Morro Bay residents and some public officials opposed to a proposed battery storage facility near the coastline, Vistra Energy is withdrawing its application to the city with plans to seek state approval. Vistra, a Texas-based... (Continue reading)