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Wanted San Luis Obispo felon arrested in Grover Beach

Written on 27 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A wanted felon from San Luis Obispo is in jail after Grover Beach officers spotted him driving a stolen car through the south county beach city. Shortly after 4 p.m., a Grover Beach Patrol Officer located the... (Continue reading)

Crime is down in Grover Beach, arrests are up

Written on 26 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police Department announced Tuesday that crime is down in 2025 while arrests have increased. “We’re happy to report that so far this year, crime continues to drop in Grover Beach,” the department posted on... (Continue reading)

Distinctive footwear led to arrest of Carpinteria cannabis farm burglar

Written on 26 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies recently tracked down a Carpinteria cannabis farm burglar based on his distinctive footwear. Deputies arrested 58-year-old David Stephens, the owner of bright orange wrestling shoes, on Monday. On July 21, deputies responded... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies find 38 victims tied to fraud scheme

Written on 26 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives have identified 33 additional victims tied to a fraud scheme by a man who claimed to be a senior executive with BMW. Detectives arrested 64-year-old Jonathan Tudor of West Hollywood on July... (Continue reading)

Man assaults woman in Atascadero, flees officers

Written on 25 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 29-year-old man is in jail after he assaulted his girlfriend in Atascadero and then fled the scene. On Aug. 12, officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. Officers arrived to discover Ivan Sandoval-Farias... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 25 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys barn in Creston

Written on 24 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a barn in Creston on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a barn on fire at 3255 Ryan Road in Creston. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices increasing, find lowest costs

Written on 24 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased two cents to $4.88 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. Gas prices in California increased while nationally prices continue to... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire is 95% contained, 15 people injured

Written on 23 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now 95% contained. The blaze has burned 131,614 acres,destroyed five structures and injured 15 people, 12 firefighters and three civilians. There are currently 506... (Continue reading)

Housing market prices drop nearly 10% in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 23 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Housing market prices dropped nearly 10% in San Luis Obispo County from July 2024 through July 2025, according to a report by Norada Real Estate Investments. Over the 12 month period, 21 counties in California saw a... (Continue reading)