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Person killed in car versus semi-truck crash on Highway 166

Written on 25 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A head-on collision between a sedan and a semi-truck left at least one person dead and a road closure on Highway 166 Wednesday morning. Shortly after 6 a.m., a 911 caller reported a crash on Highway 166... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist crashes into car in San Luis Obispo, seriously injured

Written on 24 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: Responders transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. His name is not being released pending notification of his next of kin. Original: A motorcyclist suffered major injuries after they crashed... (Continue reading)

Package explodes at Carpinteria UPS store

Written on 24 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A package with a fire extinguisher inside exploded at the Carpinteria UPS Store on Monday afternoon. Following the explosion, authorities evacuated adjacent businesses. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad came out to the scene to... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police seize guns from alleged gang members

Written on 24 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers made six arrests and seized two guns while countering gang activity over the weekend. On Saturday, Gang Suppression Team officers contacted three known juveniles in Evans Park located at 200 W. Williams Street.... (Continue reading)

Body of man who drowned recovered at Lopez Lake

Written on 23 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Dive Team on Monday recovered the body of a 25-year-old man who drowned at Lopez Lake on Sunday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Sergio MendiolaGarcia, 25, of Santa Maria.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties again issued extreme heat warnings

Written on 23 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second week in a row, the National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The warnings are in effect from 10 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Crime rates fell in Arroyo Grande in 2025

Written on 23 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Violent crimes, property crimes and traffic crimes all fell in Arroyo Grande in 2025, according to the Arroyo Grande Police Department’s 2025 annual report. The 2025 report represents the first formal annual report published by the department.... (Continue reading)

Gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo has jumped more than $1.12 in the past three weeks because of conflicts in the Middle East. In addition to increasing crude oil prices, gasoline... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed on Highway 101 near Los Alamos

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Highway 101 near Los Alamos early Saturday morning. Shortly after 2 a.m., a witness reported a vehicle had struck a pedestrian on northbound Highway 101 north of Alisos Canyon... (Continue reading)

Brush fire burns 100 acres near Huasna

Written on 21 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A brush fire burned 100 acres northeast of Huasna on Friday. Shortly after 11:30, a caller reported the fire burning near Caldwell Mesa Road and Forest Route 31S04, according to Cal Fire. Initially, fire officials reported the... (Continue reading)