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Standoff at Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE There is a standoff at the Cerro Hotel in San Luis Obispo between law enforcement and an individual who barricaded themself in a hotel room on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 11 a.m., the SLO Police Department asked... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County waste agency’s financial troubles continue

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The latest audit for San Luis Obispo County’s waste agency found “inadequate internal controls over payroll during an employee’s leave of absence.” The SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority board is scheduled to discuss the 2023-2024 fiscal... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach, Avila Beach ranked as California’s most beautiful beaches

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Both Pismo Beach and Avila Beach won top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in California by Sunset Travel Awards. Known for its great views, Pismo Beach sports wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm. Activities include... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices steady, find lowest costs

Written on 7 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County held steady at $4.92 a gallon last week despite flooding at a refinery leading to an increase in the national average price of gas,... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest fragrant felons

Written on 6 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies on Friday arrested three men suspected of stealing nearly $2,000 of perfume from a store in Goleta. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, a caller from Ulta Beauty in the Camino Real... (Continue reading)

California woman registers dog to vote, gets ballots after death

Written on 6 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

By KAREN VELIE A California woman registered her dog to vote, cast a vote-by-mail ballot in her pet’s name, and continued getting ballots for her dog after its death. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office recently charged Laura Lee Yourex,... (Continue reading)

Fire leads to evacuations and road closure near San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Walnut Fire off See Canyon Road near San Luis Obispo has burned more than 20 acres leading to road closures and evacuations. Shortly before 12:40 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the intersection of... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara Sutter Health employees demeaned patients, fired

Written on 5 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Sutter Health Urgent Care in Santa Barbara recently fired a group of employees who posted a video on TikTok of staffers pointing and looking disgusted over bodily fluids left on examination tables. After the TikTok video went... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande massage therapist accused of sexual assault

Written on 5 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers  arrested an Arroyo Grande massage therapist on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a victim with a foreign object, according to the Arroyo Grande Police Department. Following up on a complaint, officers conducted an investigation into 33-year-old... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Written on 4 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 56-year-old Paso Robles woman charged with attempted murder, arson, vandalism and violating a restraining order pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Wednesday. Ryan Brink filed for divorce against Dana Valentine-Brink on June 4. Since then,... (Continue reading)