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CHP chase from Atascadero to SLO ends in crash

Written on 8 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver allegedly under the influence of drugs led California Highway Patrol officers from Atascadero to San Luis Obispo Tuesday afternoon, culminating with a crash and the suspect’s arrest.  Shortly before 3 p.m., multiple 911 callers reported... (Continue reading)

SLO County residents clear criminal records with help from district attorney

Written on 7 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office and other community organizations are working to assist eligible individuals clear their criminal records, District Attorney Dan Dow announced today. The goal is to help reduce barriers to employment... (Continue reading)

Wendy’s worker robbed at gunpoint in Atascadero

Written on 7 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero police officers are searching for a man who robbed a female Wendy’s worker at gunpoint early Tuesday morning.  The worker arrived at the Wendy’s in the 8600 block of Curbaril Avenue at about 5:30 a.m. As... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest suspect for carrying a gun after tip from witness

Written on 7 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a person with a firearm last Thursday after a witness reported seeing individuals passing around the gun. A 911 caller reported that four males were walking in the area of Junipero... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria oil company ordered to pay $65 million judgement

Written on 6 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal court last week ordered a Santa Maria based oil company to pay $65 million for gross negligence to the United States and California. On March 2, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police conducting DUI patrols Monday, Tuesday

Written on 6 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Monday and Tuesday evenings, the department announced Monday morning. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices soaring, find the best prices

Written on 6 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County soared during the past week amid an increase in demand and a decrease in domestic gasoline stocks. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

RV fire breaks out at SLO County safe parking site

Written on 6 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extinguished an RV fire Sunday evening at the San Luis Obispo County overnight parking site near Highway 1 and Kansas Avenue. At 6:35 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at 855 Oklahoma Avenue, the location... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen killed in motorcycle crash

Written on 5 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 18-year-old Santa Maria man died in a motorcycle crash Sunday morning southeast of Orcutt near the town of Sisquoc, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department..  Shortly before 10 a.m., the teen was riding a... (Continue reading)

Workers contain gas leak in Templeton after tree falls on line

Written on 5 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By RICHARD BASTIAN Workers from Sempra Energy responded to a gas leak in Templeton after a fallen tree ruptured a natural gas line. Shortly after 10 a.m., a caller reported a gas smell near the intersection of 1rst and Main... (Continue reading)