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Driver extricated following crash in San Luis Obispo

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo fire personnel extricated a driver trapped in a vehicle turned over on its side following a crash Thursday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a caller reported the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Ramona... (Continue reading)

SLO driver accused of drinking before hitting and killing couple

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 24-year-old San Luis Obispo resident who allegedly killed a couple and their dog was drinking prior to the fatal accident, a prosecutor said during a court hearing on Wednesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, was allegedly driving... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande considering expanded homeless parking program

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN At a time San Luis Obispo County is planning on shutting down its homeless parking site, the city of Arroyo Grande is considering creating a formal overnight parking program. Previously, the city approved a temporary homeless parking... (Continue reading)

How much rain has fallen on SLO County? Here are the latest totals

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Rain, snow and heavy winds pounded San Luis Obispo County over the past five days with some areas of the county recording highest precipitation totals in decades. For the next four days, local residents will have an... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County to close homeless parking site

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three months after several people staying at San Luis Obispo County’s safe parking site joined a homeless union, the county decided to close the site. Located off Highway 1 near the county jail, the safe parking site... (Continue reading)

Atascadero city manager announces retirement

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a 26-year career with the North County city, Atascadero’s chief executive has announced she will retire.  City Manager Rachelle Rickard has worked for Atascadero for exactly 26 years, as of Tuesday. Rickard will retire in July... (Continue reading)

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver was killed on Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero. Shortly after 6 a.m., the driver was traveling westbound on Highway 41 when they drove off the roadway near Old Morro... (Continue reading)

Suspect arrested in rural Arroyo Grande fatal shooting

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested one person in relation to the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in rural Arroyo Grande late last year, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. On Nov. 4, 2022, a group of... (Continue reading)

Man flees officers in stolen CSD truck, barricades himself at Hearst Castle

Written on 27 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officers arrested a man on Sunday who allegedly went on a rampage at the Cambria Community Services District utility yard, stole a CSD truck, fled authorities to Hearst Castle, crashed through gates on the castle grounds and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI patrols on Monday, Tuesday

Written on 27 Feb, 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, the department announced Monday morning. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from... (Continue reading)