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People trapped in head-on crash in rural San Luis Obispo County

Written on 7 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two people are trapped following a head-on crash on Highway 46 West between Cambria and Templeton on Sunday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly before 9:40, a caller reported a grey Ford Mustang and a white Dodge... (Continue reading)

Gas prices continue falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 7 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Even with continued uncertainty over travel through the Strait of Hormuz, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 10 cents last week to $6.09 a gallon, according to AAA. In... (Continue reading)

Sinkhole closes busy intersection in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The intersection of Creston and Niblick roads in Paso Robles is closed while city crews repair a sinkhole caused by a water main break on Friday. City administration announced the closure could last until 2 a.m. on... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest suspect after standoff in rural San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect following a two-hour standoff in rural San Luis Obispo on Friday. Benjamin Reynoso, 43, had a felony arrest warrant for vandalism, violating a domestic violence and restraining order and obstruction of justice.... (Continue reading)

Juvenile critically injured in Santa Maria shooting

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shooting in Santa Maria on Thursday left a juvenile victim in critical condition. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 500 block of South Broadway. Officers arrived at the scene and found... (Continue reading)

Alleged gang member arrested for Lompoc shooting

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police arrested an alleged gang member on Thursday over a shooting in the Santa Barbara County city last month. On May 3, dispatchers sent officers to the scene of a shooting at the intersection of N.... (Continue reading)

Water main break temporary turns Paso Robles road into a river

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A water main break at the intersection of Niblick and Creston roads in Paso Robles flooded Niblick Road on Friday morning. With construction in the area, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a water main ruptured. Traffic backed up... (Continue reading)

Car overturns in San Luis Obispo law office parking lot

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver lost control of his car and crashed in San Luis Obispo on Thursday evening, with the vehicle landing on its roof in the parking lot of attorney Ilan Funke-Bilu’s law office. Shortly after 6:20 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

Dantona, Paulding lead in San Luis Obispo County supervisor races

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor candidate Jim Dantona is now in first place while Supervisor Jimmy Paulding increased his lead in the District 4 race, following the clerk-recorder’s office counting an additional 9,580 ballots on... (Continue reading)

More than 1,300 PG&E customers without power in SLO County

Written on 3 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid windy weather, more than 1,300 PG&E customers in San Luis Obispo County are without power on Wednesday night. Shortly after 9 a.m., 1,125 PG&E customers in the Lake Nacimiento area lost power. PG&E estimates the power... (Continue reading)