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Israel supporter, 69, dies after being struck at Central Coast demonstration

Written on 6 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pro-Palestinian demonstrator allegedly attacked a 69-year-old Jewish pro-Israeli demonstrator at a Central Coast rally on Sunday, and a day later, the victim died of his injuries. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim... (Continue reading)

Teen girl struck and killed by train near Goleta

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A train struck and killed a 16-year-old girl who was on the railroad tracks near Goleta Monday morning.  Shortly before 9 a.m., the train hit the teen by the 4500 block of Hollister Avenue. It is unclear... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles City Council to consider resolution on mask requirements

Written on 6 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to allow personal choice, the Paso Robles City Council on Tuesday will consider a pair of resolutions regarding mask wearing at local businesses, according to the agenda. The council will consider resolutions declaring local... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council to consider lowering parking rates

Written on 6 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

BY KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council is scheduled to discuss parking rates and the impact the increased costs have had on downtown visitors during a meeting on Tuesday, according to the agenda. The council plans to discuss... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still dropping, find lowest prices

Written on 5 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Lower crude oil costs have led to a steady decline in fuel prices. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped 19 cents during the past week to $5.40, according to... (Continue reading)

Fire in San Luis Obispo leads to temporary evacuations

Written on 4 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Fire Department temporarily evacuated residents in the area of Broad Street and Highway 101 because of a vegetation fire on Friday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning on... (Continue reading)

Sulfur substance sickens students at Paso Robles school

Written on 4 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A sulfur substance released in a locker room sickened six students at Daniel Lewis Middle School in Paso Robles on Friday. Shortly before noon, four students suffered nausea and vomiting. In total, six students suffered health issues... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly suspects arsonist set two fires

Written on 4 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Cal Poly Police Department is looking for the arsonist who set the two fires that burned on the San Luis Obispo campus on Oct. 30. Both fires were reported at 4:05 p.m. One was burning near... (Continue reading)

SLO man arrested for threatening girlfriend, following standoff

Written on 4 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in jail after he allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend, and then barricaded himself in his home on South Street on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., a woman called... (Continue reading)

Man convicted of raping, impregnating 17-year-old girl in Nipomo

Written on 3 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted a man of raping a 17-year-old girl, whom he impregnated.  Florentino Marcelino Ramonsantiago, now 30, raped the victim on April 29, 2021 at a home in Nipomo, according to the... (Continue reading)