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Man sexually batters stranger outside store in Lompoc, arrested

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police officers tracked down and arrested a 29-year-old man who allegedly stuck his hands down a woman’s pants outside a store on Sunday. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, the victim and a family member were... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 300 acres in San Luis Obispo County, evacuations ordered

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 300 acres leading to evacuations, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a blaze burning near Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail... (Continue reading)

Nearly 12,000 attend Paso Robles Fourth of July celebration

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Nearly 12,000 people gathered at Barney Schwartz Park in Paso Robles on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday, a record setting attendance at this annual event. The free community celebration featured a family fun... (Continue reading)

Heat advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 6 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Following light rain and pleasant temperatures over the July Fourth weekend, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from Tuesday morning through Friday evening in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Anticipate... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battling brush fire burning near San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A brush fire burning near San Luis Obispo Sunday has scorched 15 acres, with 30% containment. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the fire burning off O’ Connor Way northwest of San Luis Obispo. There are 55... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police report decline in illegal fireworks yet issue 10 citations

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police officers issued 10 citations for illegal fireworks over the July 4 holiday, despite reporting a decline in their usage from prior years. Prior to this year’s Independence Day celebrations, the city of Grover Beach... (Continue reading)

Fire damages duplex in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a duplex in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon, but was extinguished before it caused major damage to the living quarters. Shortly before 3 p.m., a neighbor spotted smoke coming from the duplex on the... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE For the seventh week in a row, gas prices fell in the United States. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell six cents last week to $5.65 a gallon, according... (Continue reading)

Hearing reveals troubling details of San Luis Obispo County murder

Written on 3 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a preliminary hearing of two brothers suspected in the San Luis Obispo County murder and disposal of a 50-year-old woman troubling details of the crime were disclosed. The brothers return to court for an arraignment on... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police use drone to catch armed parolee

Written on 2 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers caught and arrested an armed parolee on Wednesday with help from a drone. Prior to 4 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of E. Chapel Street over a report of a man... (Continue reading)