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California police officer killed at scene of pot shop burglary

Written on 30 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects who allegedly burglarized a marijuana dispensary in Oakland early Friday morning opened fire, striking and killing a plain-clothed police officer who was driving an unmarked vehicle.  Just before 1 a.m., dispatchers sent Oakland... (Continue reading)

Lompoc police shoot, kill alleged robber on crime spree

Written on 29 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc police officer or officers reportedly shot and killed an armed man who attempted two robberies and a carjacking at a Circle K overnight Thursday and early Friday morning.  Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, an... (Continue reading)

Fire damages home in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged a house in rural Arroyo Grande on Thursday evening.  Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on Stagecoach Road near Plancha Way, according to Cal Fire. The fire burned... (Continue reading)

High surf warnings, flooding in SLO and Santa Barbara counties

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A high-surf warning is in effect for coastal areas of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties until 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Beach conditions in SLO County are becoming extremely dangerous... (Continue reading)

Lompoc men arrested for robbing Arroyo Grande hardware store

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested two Lompoc men who allegedly robbed the Arroyo Grande Miner’s Ace Hardware store Wednesday morning. The same suspects are also accused of previously stealing items from the Miner’s Ace Hardware in San Luis Obispo.... (Continue reading)

Wrong way driver causes three car collision in SLO

Written on 27 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A wrong way driver on southbound on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo caused a three-car collision near Broad Street, according to the CHP. At approximately 3:40 p.m., several callers reported a driver headed northbound on southbound... (Continue reading)

3.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Avila Beach

Written on 27 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit near Avila Beach on Wednesday afternoon, near the Diablo Canyon power plant. The earthquake struck at 12:05 p.m. about 5 miles northwest of Avila Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The... (Continue reading)

California utility bills slightly above national average

Written on 27 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN While two California cities rank among the urban areas with the highest utility bills in the United States, the Golden State itself falls a little above the national average and well below the most expensive states in... (Continue reading)

Pizza Hut franchises lay off more than 1,200 California delivery drivers

Written on 26 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In the lead-up to California implementing a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, two Pizza Hut franchises in the Golden State are laying off more than 1,200 delivery drivers. [Business Insider] Starting in April, Assembly Bill 1228... (Continue reading)

Christmas store burglary in Grover Beach lands thief in jail

Written on 26 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An alleged repeat offender is spending the holidays in jail after he allegedly burglarized a cell phone store in Grover Beach on Christmas. Shortly after 7 p.m., officers responded to a cell phone store on the 1500... (Continue reading)