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Santa Maria issues nine $1,000 fireworks citations ahead of July 4th

Written on 4 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department has issued at least nine $1,000 citations for illegal fireworks use in the lead up to the Fourth of July. [KSBY] Beginning in late June, every evening, the police department has... (Continue reading)

Juvenile in critical condition after Santa Maria crash

Written on 4 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officers are investigating a crash that left a juvenile in critical condition in Santa Maria on July 4.  Shortly before 5:30 a.m., a car crashed at the intersection of Donovan Road and Pepperwood Place. Officers arrived at... (Continue reading)

Sinkhole leads to extended Highway 1 closure in Monterey County

Written on 3 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An existing Highway 1 closure near Big Sur caused by storm damage has moved farther south because of a sinkhole that appeared in the roadway in southern Monterey County.  The sinkhole appeared along the center line of... (Continue reading)

Fourth of July parades, concerts, fireworks and more across SLO County

Written on 2 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Central Coast residents and visitors can choose between numerous locations and events across San Luis Obispo County to celebrate the Fourth of July on Tuesday.  Events include parades, a “doggie” parade, a sand castle contest, concerts, a... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist dies in Paso Robles crash

Written on 1 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist died after colliding with a minivan in Paso Robles on Saturday.  The motorcyclist, who was riding a black bike, collided with a white minivan at about 5 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 46 and... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies searching for wallet thieves

Written on 1 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying several suspects who allegedly stole unsuspecting females’ wallets while they were shopping at Albertsons in Goleta. Officials are also warning the public to be... (Continue reading)

SLO parking rates double, procedures change

Written on 1 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

By KAREN VELIE Parking rates in downtown San Luis Obispo doubled effective today, while those parking in the structure at 842 Palm Street now need to pay up front for parking. Last June, the SLO City Council voted unanimously to... (Continue reading)

Police identify SLO motorcyclist killed in crash

Written on 30 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police identified the motorcyclist who died after crashing into an SUV on Broad Street on Monday afternoon as city resident Braxton Salcedo. Shortly before 4 p.m., the motorcyclist hit the passenger side of the... (Continue reading)

Man busted with loaded gun at Santa Barbara Airport

Written on 30 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers stopped a man from bringing a loaded firearm onto a plane at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thursday, the third firearm found at the airport on a passenger this year. During screening of the passenger’s... (Continue reading)

Central Coast firms agree to $68 million Medi-Cal fraud settlement

Written on 30 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A joint Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County health system, along with three Central Coast health care providers, have agreed to pay a combined total of $68 million to settle allegations that they broke federal... (Continue reading)