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Hiker airlifted off Bishop Peak in SLO

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a hiker off Bishop Peak in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday afternoon. The hiker became stuck in rocks on top of the Bishop Peak Trail at about 1 p.m., according to Cal Fire. Rescue... (Continue reading)

Newsom reverses parole for Atascadero woman who killed CHP officer

Written on 3 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday reversed the parole of an Atascadero woman who struck and killed a CHP officer, for which a jury convicted her of second-degree murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. At 22 years... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande council votes to cut childcare program

Written on 3 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously on April 24 to end its affordable childcare programs, after more than a dozen parents voiced their objections. “This program was a huge lifeline for my kids and my family,”... (Continue reading)

Phillips 66 planning demolition, remediation of Nipomo refinery

Written on 3 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Phillips 66 shut down its refinery in Nipomo in January and then applied for permits in March to demolish the facility and restore the land. San Luis Obispo County plans to host multiple public scoping meetings in... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist crashes into mail truck in Santa Barbara County, dies

Written on 3 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist died after crashing into a U.S. Postal Service vehicle on Tuesday in the Hope Ranch area outside the city of Santa Barbara. Shortly before 5 p.m., a caller reported the collision in the 4200 block... (Continue reading)

BMW crosses Highway 101, crashes into truck on Cuesta Grade

Written on 2 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A black BMW sedan crashed into a box truck on Tuesday morning on Highway 101 on the Cuesta grade, injuring two people and slowing traffic. Shortly before 9 a.m., the BMW was headed southbound on the grade... (Continue reading)

Four San Luis Obispo residents injured in crash with drunk driver

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

By KAREN VELIE Four San Luis Obispo residents suffered injuries in a crash with an alleged drunk driver in Visalia on Sunday. Shortly before 6 p.m.,  a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to pull over an Acura that was weaving... (Continue reading)

Atascadero felon impersonates an officer, lands in jail

Written on 2 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A heavily armed Atascadero felon is in jail after he allegedly impersonated a police officer, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.  On the night of April 14, deputies stopped a vehicle at the intersection... (Continue reading)

Wade Horton picks up assistant Santa Barbara County administrator position

Written on 1 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former San Luis Obispo County Chief Administrative Officer Wade Horton picked up the assistant executive officer position for Santa Barbara County, CEO Mona Miyasato announced today. Horton resigned his SLO County executive officer position in March amid... (Continue reading)

Car slams into semi-truck in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JoSH FRIEDMAN A driver slammed into the back of a semi-truck in San Luis Obispo Monday afternoon, causing major damage to the person’s car.  The driver of a sedan drovw into the back of the truck on south Higuera... (Continue reading)