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Antisemitic flyers distributed in Santa Barbara

Written on 19 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding who delivered a number of antisemitic fliers to residents in the Mesa area of the city. [KSBY] A sizable Jewish community lives in the... (Continue reading)

Driver arrested for DUI following rollover crash in SLO

Written on 19 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a driver for driving under the influence after he crashed into a parked car and rolled his vehicle on a residential street Sunday evening. The driver swerved and hit a parked... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices under $5 a gallon, find the lowest prices

Written on 18 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 15 cents during the past week to $4,91, as demand decreases as inclement weather leads to fewer cars on the road and domestic... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for reckless driving, fleeing officers in SLO

Written on 18 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

BY KAREN VELIE A 19-year-old Paso Robles teen is in jail after he was spotted driving recklessly in downtown San Luis Obispo, fled officers and crashed into a tree and a fire hydrant on Sunday. Shortly before 6 a.m., a... (Continue reading)

Police shoot rubber bullets to subdue suicidal man in SLO

Written on 17 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers shot rubber bullets to subdue a 44-year-old man who was making threats and suicidal comments in the downtown area on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a man was... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Highway 101 in Paso Robles

Written on 17 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle struck and killed a 62-year-old homeless man who was walking across Highway 101 in Paso Robles Friday night. Shortly after 8 p.m., the pedestrian was reportedly crossing Highway 101 near Highway 46 east when a... (Continue reading)

Mountain lion spotted in Paso Robles

Written on 17 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles Police Department has reported a recent mountain lion sighting on Vista Cerro Drive not far from the MB Golf Academy. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday, a resident reported seeing the lion. Police are... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for brandishing a weapon at Cambria Christmas Market

Written on 16 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo sheriff deputies arrested a teen on Thursday evening who allegedly brandished a weapon near the entrance to the Cambria Christmas Market. At about 7 p.m. on Thursday, a caller reported a man had brandished... (Continue reading)

Officer shoots armed carjacker in Santa Maria

Written on 16 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man armed with a replica handgun carjacked a vehicle in Santa Maria on Thursday and then led officers on a chase before an officer shot him. At about 5:30 p.m., the suspect stole the victim’s vehicle... (Continue reading)

Fire at homeless encampment spreads to vegetation in SLO

Written on 16 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo Thursday evening and spread to palm trees before firefighters extinguished the blaze. . Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning at an... (Continue reading)