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Dolphins, seals and sea lions found dead on Central Coast beaches

Written on 14 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Members of the public are finding numerous sick or deceased marine mammals on Central Coast beaches, raising concerns about ocean water quality and a harmful algae bloom. [KCOY] Since mid-May, the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police use drone to catch auto theft suspect

Written on 14 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid a surge in stolen vehicle cases, Grover Beach police officers used an infrared drone to track down an auto theft suspect who was hiding out overnight last weekend. Grover Beach officers have recovered three stolen vehicles... (Continue reading)

SLO police cite 15 people during bicycle and pedestrian safety operation

Written on 13 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department issued 15 citations to drivers for a variety of violations during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on June 8. These violations include: Stop sign violation, failing to take the bike... (Continue reading)

Sperm whale pod spotted off California coast

Written on 13 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A boating crew spotted a rarely-seen pod of sperm whales off the coast of Southern California earlier this month. [CBS News] Crew members with Newport Coastal Adventure first reported seeing the whales on June 4 in an... (Continue reading)

Man commandeers Amtrak train in San Luis Obispo

Written on 13 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A man commandeered an Amtrak train in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday morning causing a several hour delay for passengers on the Pacific Surfliner Train. Shortly after 5 a.m., the man climbed aboard the train, entered the... (Continue reading)

Central Coast man threatened Planned Parenthood, pleads guilty

Written on 13 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Central Coast man pleaded guilty on Monday to federal criminal charges of making threatening telephone calls last year, including to a Planned Parenthood office on the day the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,... (Continue reading)

Man arrested in Southern California for Santa Maria shooting

Written on 12 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers in a border city in Southern California located and arrested a man who investigators say carried out a shooting in Santa Maria earlier this year. On the morning of April 17, a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

Central Coast residents raise funds for Kyle Doan search effort

Written on 12 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Five months after floodwaters swept away 5-year-old Kyle Doan of San Miguel, community members participated in a fundraiser for the missing child’s family, which continues to mount search efforts. [KSBY] The fundraiser dubbed 805 Loves Kyle Doan... (Continue reading)

Missing San Miguel 12-year-old found

Written on 11 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office announced 12-year-old Addie Wilson of San Miguel was located on Sunday. Investigators have not said where she was located or if she was reunited with her parents. Wilson was last... (Continue reading)

FEMA funds now available for individual SLO County residents

Written on 11 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents can now apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance for damage to their homes during this seasons storms, according to a recent press release. On Friday, FEMA added SLO County to... (Continue reading)