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Find out how much rain fell on SLO County during latest storm

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

By KAREN VELIE Sporadic rains drenched an already saturated San Luis Obispo County during the latest storm with one area of the county recording more than 3 inches. Here is a look at how much rain fell in your area.... (Continue reading)

Bomb squad called out to suspicious device in Arroyo Grande

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County bomb squad came out to Arroyo Grande early Thursday morning to investigate a suspicious device that detectives eventually determined posed no risk to the public.  At about 4:30 a.m., a person reported... (Continue reading)

Former California legislator guilty of bribery

Written on 30 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury found a former California legislator, county supervisor and city councilman guilty today of bribery regarding a scheme that involved the University of Southern California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Long-time politician Mark Ridley-Thomas... (Continue reading)

Ex-Nipomo pastor arrested for child molestation

Written on 29 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday arrested a former Nipomo pastor for child molestation that allegedly occurred years ago over an extended period of time. Last September, sheriff’s detectives received a report about child molestation... (Continue reading)

Person rescued after car crashes into creek in rural Arroyo Grande

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued a person from a creek in rural Arroyo Grande after a vehicle plunged into the body of water Wednesday morning.  At about 6:40 a.m., the vehicle crashed into a creek near the intersection of Huasna... (Continue reading)

Woman, 29, dies in custody at Lompoc jail

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 29-year-old female inmate died earlier this month after being found unresponsive in her cell at the Lompoc Police Department Jail. [KSBY] Officers found Liliana Zuniga unresponsive in her cell at about 7:15 a.m. on March 13.... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach City Council to appoint new member

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council decided on Monday to appoint, rather than elect, a new council member to replace outgoing Councilwoman Anna Miller. Miller resigned her seat effective immediately during a city council meeting on March 13.... (Continue reading)

Repeat offender tracked by Sam Blakeslee headed to jail

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A repeat offender with a criminal history spanning five states is facing 270 days in jail after he attempted to rob a former California senator and assemblyman outside a drug store in San Luis Obispo. James Delles... (Continue reading)

Caltrans reopening Highway 41 between Atascadero and Morro Bay

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Caltrans is reopening Highway 41 in Atascadero on Tuesday afternoon following a two-week closure. The highway was initially closed on March 14 because of a mudslide. Crews have removed thousands of yards of dirt from the slide... (Continue reading)

Gunman kills man at Lompoc mobile home park

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and killed a man at a mobile home park in Lompoc Sunday evening.  Shortly after 7 p.m., a caller reported a shooting at the Del Norte Mobile Estates, located at 321 W. North Avenue.... (Continue reading)