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Grover Beach man busted with nearly 2 pounds of fentany

Written on 30 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a Grover Beach man they caught with a large amount of drugs including nearly two pounds of fentanyl on May 25. After observing a vehicle weaving across lanes and driving... (Continue reading)

Reconstruction of bridge north of Morro Bay nears completion

Written on 30 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Drivers on Highway 1 are now traversing a new Toro Creek Bridge north of Morro Bay. On Tuesday morning, Caltrans announced the demolishing and replacing of the Toro Creek Bridge is nearing completion. The rebuild of the... (Continue reading)

Inmate dies in cell at Santa Barbara County jail, second in five days

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

By KAREN VELIE An inmate died in a cell at a Santa Barbara County jail on Monday afternoon, the second inmate who has died in the past five days. Shortly after 2 p.m., a custody deputy and a WellPath medical... (Continue reading)

Driver knocks down light pole in SLO

Written on 29 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver crashed into a light pole, knocking it down, on Sunday afternoon in San Luis Obispo. It is suspected the driver swerved to avoid another car that unexpectedly entered the person’s lane, police said. The driver... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue three dogs, extinguish fire in Paso Robles

Written on 28 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters rescued three dogs from inside a burning house in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon. Shortly after noon, a caller reported a fire burning at a home at 605 Clydesdale Circle. Firefighters arrived to find a single-family... (Continue reading)

5 things to do Memorial Day weekend on the Central Coast

Written on 27 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Avila Beach Festival Party Come party like it’s a three day weekend at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. This is a free event on Memorial Day Weekend. Bring your own blanket or beach chair and come enjoy some sunshine,... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Corporation responds to questions about former athletic director

Written on 27 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JAKE MATSON – Times Standard Following the Times-Standard’s article on new Cal Poly Humboldt athletic director Dr. Nick Pettit on Wednesday, the Cal Poly Corporation reached out to clarify their policy on compensation for board members. Cal Poly San... (Continue reading)

Teen hospitalized after being hit by a car in Templeton

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after being struck by a car on Las Tablas Road near Hawley Street in Templeton on Thursday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported the pedestrian versus vehicle accident. The teen... (Continue reading)

Pathogen from Santa Barbara County infects 90% of pot grows

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE An infectious pathogen expected to cause billions of dollars in damage to California’s cannabis industry was initially found to have infected plants at a Santa Barbara County pot farm. [SFGATE] Currently, scientists believe the pathogen is present... (Continue reading)

SLO officers searching for suspects who attacked cacti outside restaurant

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers are searching for a pair of suspects who attacked cacti and planters outside a downtown SLO restaurant this week, causing more than $1,000 worth of damage.  “Late Wednesday night, two people went... (Continue reading)