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Explosion destroys Santa Maria house, damages nearby homes

Written on 23 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An explosion destroyed a house in Santa Maria on Wednesday, while also sparking a fire and damaging nearby homes. Shortly after 12 p.m., a 911 caller reported a possible explosion inside a home in the 1200 block... (Continue reading)

Truck slams into railroad bridge on Highway 101 in SLO

Written on 23 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A truck crashed into the railroad bridge above Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo on Thursday, scattering debris and causing southbound traffic to back up to the bottom of the Cuesta Grade. Shortly after 4 p.m., a... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for man prowling near Cal Poly

Written on 22 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers are asking the public for help identifying a man who has been prowling over the past two weeks in neighborhoods off Grand Avenue near Cal Poly. In the early morning on Aug.... (Continue reading)

Guadalupe man allegedly killed wife in SLO County, arrested at U.S.-Mexico border

Written on 22 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN United States border officers on Saturday arrested a Guadalupe man who is suspected of murdering his 32-year-old estranged wife in San Luis Obispo County and then leaving her body in San Diego close to the San Ysidro... (Continue reading)

Five City Fire Authority chief announces retirement

Written on 22 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid financial shortfalls, Five Cities Fire Authority Chief Steve Lieberman announced plans to retire in December. The fire authority plans to begin recruitment for a new fire chief shortly, according to a press release After Oceano announced... (Continue reading)

Man dies in Los Osos RV fire

Written on 21 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man died in an RV fire in Los Osos Monday morning, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.  At 10:30 a.m., a caller reported an RV on fire in the 1900 block of Turri... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara dentist who stole COVID relief funds facing prison time

Written on 21 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara Dentist is facing up to 10 years in prison for bilking the government out of $500,000 in COVID relief funds — which he used on personal expenditures such as investments, according to the U.S.... (Continue reading)

Caltrans lowering speed limit on Highway 101 north of San Miguel

Written on 21 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Caltrans plans to lower the speed limit from 70 mph to 65 mph on Aug. 27 on a portion of Highway 101 between San Miguel and King City. Data provided by the California Highway Patrol shows high... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices soaring, find the best prices

Written on 21 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Even though there was a decrease in demand at the pumps and lower crude oil prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased 12 cents during the past week to... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Grover Beach

Written on 20 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A passenger train struck and killed a pedestrian in Grover Beach near the 800 block of South Fourth Street on Sunday morning, according to police. Shortly before 7 a.m., the pedestrian was hit by a passing Amtrak... (Continue reading)