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Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims Farmworkers Day,

Written on 31 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 31 as “Farmworkers Day.” Last week, Newsom signed a bill to rename California’s Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day.” Recent allegations that Chavez had sexually abused girls and... (Continue reading)

Car slams into tree in San Luis Obispo

Written on 31 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car slammed into a tree on Santa Rosa Street in San Luis Obispo on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., the driver escaped uninjured after crashing a sedan into a tree in the 800 block... (Continue reading)

CHP confirms woman killed in three vehicle crash near San Luis Obispo

Written on 30 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A passenger was killed in a three-car crash on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on Saturday night. In addition, responders transported five injured people to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, according to the California Highway... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly alum to pilot first lunar mission in more than 50 years

Written on 30 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Cal Poly alum Victor Glover is set to pilot the first crewed mission around the moon since 1972, with the launch of Artemis II slated for Wednesday. Artemis is a lunar exploration program led by NASA intended... (Continue reading)

Five hospitalized after multi-car crash near San Luis Obispo

Written on 30 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE At least five people suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash by the Cuesta Grade outside of San Luis Obispo Saturday evening. A family member of a husband and wife who were allegedly in the... (Continue reading)

More than 2,000 people rallied against Trump in SLO County

Written on 29 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 58 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 2,000 San Luis Obispo County residents opposed to President Donald Trump and immigration enforcement attended a No Kings rally in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, one of four protests in SLO County on Saturday. In... (Continue reading)

Gas prices still rising in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 29 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo has jumped more than $1.18 in the past four weeks as the conflict in Iran continues. Gasoline demand is also on the rise because of... (Continue reading)

Man runs from ICE, jumps Santa Barbara County Jail fence

Written on 29 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments
ICE arrests Illegal Aliens

By KAREN VELIE Upon his release from the Santa Barbara County Mail Jail on Friday morning, an illegal immigrant spotted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and jumped a fence into the secure jail perimeter, injuring himself. Shortly after 8:30... (Continue reading)

Driver leads CHP on high-speed chase between Santa Maria and Nipomo

Written on 28 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver led California Highway Patrol officers on a wild chase between Santa Maria and Nipomo Friday afternoon that culminated with the suspect’s arrest after traveling in the wrong direction on Highway 101. Shortly before 2 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

Texting violation leads to firearm, DUI charges in Grover Beach

Written on 28 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A man spotted texting while driving in Grover Beach was busted for carrying a loaded firearm and driving under the influence. A Grover Beach police officer recently stopped a man he spotted using a cell phone while... (Continue reading)