Daily Briefs


Pismo Beach murder suspect’s hearing delayed, no autopsy report

By KAREN VELIE A hearing for a 34-year-old man charged with murdering his close friend in Pismo Beach was reschedule after his attorney argued he was never provided the autopsy report. Andrew Frederick Rodriguez is charged with murdering 39-year-old Jonathan... (Continue reading)

SLO County considering $43 million Los Osos conservation plan

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider authorizing a $43 million Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan, and drawing $2 million from the general fund to jump start the plan. On Oct. 29, 2024,... (Continue reading)

Credit card delinquencies rising in California

By KAREN VELIE Last year, 11% of California cardholders had three months or more of delinquent credit card debt. This year’s holiday spending is expected to push the nation’s $1.17 trillion in household credit card debt even higher—and with rising... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying prowler

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a prowler spotted near Cal Poly on Dec. 6. Early Friday morning, home surveillance captured a prowler creeping around a home on the 300 block... (Continue reading)

CHP pursuit ends with crash at elementary school in Santa Maria

By KAREN VELIE A driver fleeing officers in Santa Maria was arrested after he crashed at Santa Bonita Elementary School on Sunday. Shortly after 4 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to pull over a silver Honda Element near... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Arnold retiring, farewell planned

By KAREN VELIE After more than a decade on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, Debbie Arnold is retiring. Her last board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 17. In 2012, Arnold won a seat on the board besting... (Continue reading)

Two motorcycles, car crash in Grover Beach, video

By KAREN VELIE Two motorcyclists were thrown from their bikes when a white sedan turned in front of them in Grover Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the motorcyclists were driving from the area of the beach parking... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County shooting range temporarily closing

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County shooting range is closing the end of the month, though it is expected to reopen under new management in the future. Located off Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles delays required improvements for large housing development

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to delay required sewer line and traffic improvements for a large residential project on the south east side of the city until after some of the homes are... (Continue reading)

Lompoc attempted murder suspect arrested in Seattle

By KAREN VELIE FBI agents arrested a suspect on Friday who allegedly shot a woman in Lompoc more than five months ago. The victim survived the shooting. On July 9, 2024, 46-year-old Paul Felix Pina Jr. allegedly shot the woman... (Continue reading)