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Embattled SLO gym owner puts business up for sale

Written on 3 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of an all women’s gym in San Luis Obispo, who is facing criminal charges of secretly filming partially dressed women in a bathroom, is now attempting to sell his business, CCC Fitness. A handwritten sign... (Continue reading)

Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles sells for up to $1 billion

Written on 3 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates, one of the largest vintners in the world, is purchasing Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles for up to $1 billion. Founded in 2007 by Georges and Daniel Daou, brothers who fled Lebanon during... (Continue reading)

Adam Schiff claims primary residences in Maryland and California

Written on 2 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Congressman Adam Schiff, who is currently running for a United States Senate seat, has claimed a home he owns in Maryland as his primary residence for more than a decade, mortgage records show. [CNN] Schiff, who... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man sentenced to six years for guns, drugs, child endangerment

Written on 2 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge sentenced a Paso Robles man to six years in prison for firearm, drug and child endangerment offenses.  On May 10, 2022, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Gang Task Force launched an investigation into Todd... (Continue reading)

Vandenberg crew blows up Minuteman III missile after launch

Written on 2 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Vandenberg Space Force Base crew destroyed a nuclear-capable Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) over the Pacific Ocean early Wednesday morning. The unarmed ICBM experienced an anomaly during its overnight test flight, prompting the Vandenberg crew... (Continue reading)

SLO County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam

Written on 2 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office warned residents yesterday of a caller who is impersonating a deputy in an effort to scam locals. As part of the scam, the caller tells their target that they have... (Continue reading)

One man murdered in Goleta, suspect detained

Written on 1 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County deputies found the body of a murdered man near the intersection of Pine Avenue and Carson Street in Goleta on Wednesday morning. Detectives have since detained a person of interest in the case. Shortly... (Continue reading)

Fire burns nearly 50 acres along Highway 1 near Morro Bay

Written on 1 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned approximately 47 acres along Highway 1 on the outskirts of Morro Bay Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters have achieved full containment. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the blaze burning near Highway 1 and Teresa Road,... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors approve housing project lots in Los Osos

Written on 1 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve creation of 98 lots for a future housing development on Pecho Valley Road in Los Osos, with supervisors Bruce Gibson and Jimmy Paulding... (Continue reading)

Cannabis infused gummies sicken Santa Maria students

Written on 31 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Five students at El Camino Junior High School in Santa Maria felt unwell after eating cannabis infused gummies on Monday. Initially, school nurses attempted to care for the students. School administrators then called paramedics to help the... (Continue reading)