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San Luis Obispo County unemployment rises to 4.4%

Written on 14 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The number of unemployed people in San Luis Obispo County and in California continued to rise in January, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. In SLO County, the number of unemployed residents rose from 5,100 to... (Continue reading)

Chinese national pleads guilty to flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force

Written on 13 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Chinese national pleaded guilty on Monday to flying a drone over and taking photographs of Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. Yinpiao Zhou, 39, flew the drone over the base while taking photos for... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police warn of burglaries at trailheads

Written on 13 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is warning the public to secure their valuables and hike in groups at several local trails, according to a warning posted Wednesday. Over the past couple weeks, thieves smashed two car... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande make best downtown list

Written on 13 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Both Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande were selected as two of the best downtowns in California, according to WorldAtlas. In awarding a spot to Paso Robles, the article praises the Paso Robles City Park, “a beautiful green... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 12 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to midnight. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes... (Continue reading)

Suspect in deadly San Luis Obispo crash charged with murder

Written on 12 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County prosecutors recently added a murder charge to the criminal complaint against a driver who allegedly struck two bicyclists in a hit-and-run in July that resulted in the death of 87-year-olf Saul Goldberg of... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman facing seven felony counts of animal cruelty related to the death of 40 cats pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Tuesday. Animal control officers rescued six cats living in a filthy apartment... (Continue reading)

Arrested celebrating St. Fratty’s Day, no misdemeanor diversion

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on those arrested for criminal conduct during St. Patrick’s Day and St. Fratty’s Day celebrations in San Luis Obispo. The City of San Luis Obispo has... (Continue reading)

Two arrested in CHP operation in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By SUMMER AWBREY The California Highway Patrol conducted a special enforcement operation in San Luis Obispo County on Friday, arresting two drivers and citing 93 drivers. The goal was to reduce traffic crashes by targeting factors such as speeding, distracted... (Continue reading)

Thunderstorms headed to the Central Coast

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Several storms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the Central Coast over the next three days, according to the National Weather Service. With rain likely starting after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. San Luis Obispo County is... (Continue reading)