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Nine outages leave 11,767 SLO County users without power

Written on 10 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three large and six moderate outages in San Luis Obispo County have left 11,767 PG&E customers without power on Sunday evening, as strong winds and heavy rains pound the county. The lights went out in parts of... (Continue reading)

One person killed in crash on Highway 41 near Morro Bay

Written on 10 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Update: The CHP has identified the driver as 19-year-old Orion Messina of Atascadero, who was not injured in the crash. His 16-year-old passenger, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. Officers believe alcohol played... (Continue reading)

Man shot and killed in Lompoc, suspect arrested

Written on 10 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 22-year-old man was killed in a shooting Friday evening near Pioneer Park in Lompoc, police said. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on 600 block of North Fourth Street. Officers arrived to find... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police to conduct DUI patrols

Written on 10 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers with the San Luis Obispo Police Department will be out looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Saturday night through Sunday morning, the department announced Friday. Additional officers will... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man convicted of illegally possessing a firearm

Written on 10 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury found a 50-year-old Atascadero man guilty this week of possession of a firearm while he was prohibited from doing so because he was previously convicted of a felony crime. Under federal... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo awarded $6.95 million grant to improve Higuera Street corridor

Written on 9 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on Wednesday awarded the city of San Luis Obispo a grant of nearly $7 million to make improvements to the Higuera Street corridor, in large part for the benefit of bicyclists and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County sheriff warns of jury duty phone scam

Written on 9 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An old jury duty scam is making a comeback in San Luis Obispo County, according to the county sheriff’s office. Over the last few days, several residents reported being contacted by someone claiming to be from the... (Continue reading)

SLO County Hospitals to pay millions for alleged false billing

Written on 8 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County hospitals agreed to pay portions of a $22.5 million to resolve allegations that they violated federal and state law by submitting false claims to Medi-Cal, federal  prosecutors announced this week. Dignity Health, which... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police arrest hit-and-run suspect

Written on 8 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 46-year-old woman on Thursday who allegedly hit a bicyclist and then fled the scene on Tuesday evening, police said. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, a gray Toyota collided with... (Continue reading)

Auction for Morro Bay area wind power sites nets over $400 million

Written on 8 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The federal auction of three offshore wind power sites located off the coast near Morro Bay ended Wednesday with bids totaling approximately $425.6 million. The wind turbines will float in water more than 20 miles off the... (Continue reading)