Daily Briefs


Hurricane Hilary could bring rain to California’s Central Coast

By KAREN VELIE A hurricane traveling up the coastline of Mexico could bring rain to the Central Coast this weekend. Early Thursday morning, Tropical Storm Hilary became Hurricane Hilary. It is projected to become a Category 3 hurricane before it... (Continue reading)

SLO arson suspect arrested for starting fires at Madonna Plaza

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a man for allegedly starting at least three fires at the Madonna Plaza shopping center on Tuesday. Shortly after 4 p.m., witnesses reported a pallet on fire next to a... (Continue reading)

Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers lose power in SLO County

By KAREN VELIE Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers lost power in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday evening. Shortly after 5 p.m., 2,955 PG&E customers from downtown San Luis Obispo to Santa Margarita lost power. PG&E estimates the power will be... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police holding DUI checkpoint on Saturday night

  By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police announced plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city at an undisclosed location on Saturday evening from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of... (Continue reading)

Carrizo Plain fire grows to more than 700 acres but 100% contained

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire or fires that broke out on the Carrizo Plain in eastern San Luis Obispo County Tuesday evening burned a total of 703 acres before firefighters achieved full containment.  Initially, a pair of fires started at... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin’s final farewell, wrote before his death

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council opened Tuesday night with the reading of a letter Mayor Steve Martin penned before his death. His close friend Tom O’Malley read the final farewell. Members of the council and the public... (Continue reading)

Carrizo Plain fire burns 225 acres

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned about 225 acres on the Carrizo Plain in eastern San Luis Obispo County Tuesday evening. Firefighters have achieved 30% containment. Initially, a pair of fires broke out at about 5:35 p.m. near the 9700... (Continue reading)

SLO police warning residents about trailhead smash-and-grabs

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a couple recent smash-and-grabs, the San Luis Obispo Police Department is warning hikers against leaving valuables in their car when parking at local trailheads.  Over the last week, thieves smashed two vehicle windows at the Highland... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin dead at 71

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin, best known for his two decades of public service, has died. He was 71 years old. Martin passed away on Monday following a hard-fought illness. A life-long resident of the North County,... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police ask residents to toss inflammatory fliers

By KAREN VELIE In response to finding fliers promoting the European race at homes in Grover Beach on Sunday morning, the police department is encouraging residents to throw the fliers away. The fliers provide a link to a website perceived... (Continue reading)