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Person shot and wounded in Lompoc

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police officers are searching for a gunman who shot and wounded a male victim Sunday evening.  At about 8:40 p.m., a Hispanic male shot a person in the 400 block of West Ocean Avenue, according to... (Continue reading)

SBA extends deadline to apply for disaster relief loan

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for local residents and businesses impacted by recent storms to apply for disaster relief loans until March 31. [KSBY] San Luis Obispo County homeowners, renters and businesses could... (Continue reading)

Another atmospheric river storm headed to SLO County

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another atmospheric river storm is expected to bring high winds and soaking rains to San Luis Obispo County, which could result in flooding, mud slides and downed trees. The latest storm is forecast to push through the... (Continue reading)

Anna Miller resigns from the Grover Beach Council

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach Mayor Pro Tem Anna Miller resigned her seat effective immediately because of a change in residency, she announced during a city council meeting on March 13. The council plans to discuss options for filling the... (Continue reading)

Thousands gather for Saint Fratty’s in San Luis Obispo

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Despite double fines for large gatherings and alcohol related offenses, thousands of people gathered near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning for the annual Saint Fratty’s celebration. Beginning at about 3 a.m. on Saturday... (Continue reading)

Central Coast officers shoot and kill suspect, video

Written on 19 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Oxnard police shot and killed a man who called officers “pigs” while charging at them with a steel pipe last week, according to a video the police department released on Friday. On the morning of March 12,... (Continue reading)

Highway 1 remains closed at Ragged Point, evacuations planned

Written on 19 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Highway 1 remains closed between Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County and Deetjen’s Inn in Monterey County because of slides and washouts, according to Caltrans. Crews continue to work on a slide which has covered the... (Continue reading)

Fights, mayhem in SLO after midnight on Saint Patrick’s Day, video

Written on 18 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Locals and visitors celebrated in downtown San Luis Obispo on Saint Patrick’s Day, many wearing green while enjoying the city’s wide variety of restaurants and pubs. While festivities started a 6 a.m., with lines of people waiting... (Continue reading)

Man arrested after stabbing at Paso Robles business

Written on 18 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old Paso Robles man is in jail after he allegedly stabbed his domestic partner at Vineyard Kennels on Wednesday. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported an accidental stabbing at the kennel located on the 300... (Continue reading)

Highway 41 in Atascadero remains closed, one more week

Written on 18 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Highway 41 remains closed in both directions from San Gabriel Road to Los Altos Road in Atascadero because of a landslide. Travelers can take Highway 46 or Highway 1 as alternate routes. Mud, trees and power lines... (Continue reading)