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Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following more than a month of soaring gas prices because of conflicts in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped four cents last week to $6 a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo couple on the run

Written on 11 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo couple is on the run after they were arrested for theft in Napa County in late March. Michael Forster, 61, and Kensington Forster, 50, posted bail and were released from jail, but failed... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande assailants urinate on, assault homeless man

Written on 11 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two Arroyo Grande men are facing multiple felony charges after one of then urinated on an elderly homeless man followed by both of the suspects assaulting the victim last month. Shortly before 2 a.m.on March 20, a... (Continue reading)

Road rage incident in Santa Maria leads to narcotics, weapons charges

Written on 10 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 30-year-old man with a large quantity of drugs and a loaded gun was arrested after an alleged road rage incident on Thursday in Santa Maria. Shortly before midnight, police officers pulled over Javier Barrientos’ vehicle regarding... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in multi-vehicle Arroyo Grande crash

Written on 10 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Arroyo Grande Wednesday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., a motorcycle and two other vehicles collided on the 1100 block of W. Branch Street, according to the Arroyo... (Continue reading)

Military Humvee and semi-truck crash north of San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A military Humvee and a semi-tractor collided on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo leaving the semi-truck teetering on the guard rail on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the vehicles were headed southbound when they... (Continue reading)

Central Coast resident wins $7 million lottery prize

Written on 9 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Central Coast resident won $7 million after buying a $30 scratcher ticket at a liquor store in Lompoc, the California Lottery announced on Wednesday. The lucky scratch marked the second time in the last eight months... (Continue reading)

Drunk teen allegedly assaults girlfriend, wrecks her car in SLO

Written on 9 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a teenager on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, stealing her car, driving while intoxicated and crashing the car. Shortly after 1 a.m., the CHP asked the SLO Police Department... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help finding alleged credit card thief

Written on 8 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Wednesday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly stole a credit card and then used it to purchase more than $1,300 worth of product from local... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon stepping down in December

Written on 8 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles’ controversial mayor announced at the end of Tuesday nights city council meeting that he will not seek reelection. John Hamon said he will leave the office in December. I’ve decided I will not seek reelection,”... (Continue reading)