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SLO appoints interim fire chief to permanent position

Written on 19 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of San Luis Obispo has removed the interim tag for Fire Chief Randy Harris. Harris had been serving as the city’s interim fire chief since January. Effective Monday, he is San Luis Obispo’s new fire... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man charged with manslaughter following fatal crash

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 66-year-old man who hit and killed a pedestrian walking to work in Atascadero on Dec. 1, 2025 is now facing a manslaughter charges, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. Shortly after 10... (Continue reading)

Crews rescue two people trapped in high tide by Isla Vista

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued two individuals who became trapped along the Isla Vista shoreline on Sunday. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported the need for a water rescue by the 6700 block of Del Playa in Isla Vista.... (Continue reading)

Stabbing, shooting reported within 30-minute span in Santa Maria

Written on 17 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A stabbing in Santa Maria left a victim critically wounded Saturday evening. Within a half hour of the stabbing, a shooting was reported in the northern Santa Barbara County city. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Gas prices flat in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 17 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid a decrease in gasoline demand, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remained flat last week at $6.29 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for a... (Continue reading)

Teen mother reportedly flees with infant

Written on 16 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department is asking the public for help with locating a teenage mother who disappeared with her infant. Juliana Isaias-Santiago and her 8-month-old girl were last seen near Tommie Kunst Junior High School in... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest teen gang member with firearm

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers on Thursday arrested a teenage gang member who was allegedly in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. Shortly before 5 p.m., the Santa Maria Police Department’s Gang Suppression Team conducted a probation... (Continue reading)

Man who transported teen from Nipomo to Mexico for sex sentenced

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man who took an Arizona teen from her grandmother’s home in Nipomo to Mexico for illicit sexual activity received a sentence on Wednesday of 45 years in federal prison. Daniel Navarro, 42, of Victorville, was found... (Continue reading)

Crews search Pirate’s Cove area for missing Arroyo Grande man

Written on 14 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Search and rescue crews are trying to find a 72-year-old Arroyo Grande man who hasn’t been seen since Monday and whose vehicle was found near Pirate’s Cove. On Tuesday, deputies responded to missing person report at Pirate’s... (Continue reading)

Carpinteria caregiver arrested for stealing from patient

Written on 13 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Carpinteria man late last month on multiple felony charges related to elder financial abuse. On April 25, a relative of a care patient in Goleta discovered suspicious activity involving the... (Continue reading)