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Grover Beach man killed in Highway 101 rollover crash

Written on 22 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 27-year-old Grover Beach man died in a rollover crash on Highway 101 in Santa Maria on Friday evening.  The man, whom authorities have yet to identify, was reportedly driving a Kia sedan at a high speed... (Continue reading)

Downed trees, power outages as winds rip through SLO County

Written on 21 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Roaring winds swept into San Luis Obispo County Tuesday afternoon, toppling trees, closing roads and causing power outages. A large tree fell across the 200 block of Chorro Street in San Luis Obispo, blocking traffic in both... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys home in rural Templeton

Written on 21 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By RICHARD BASTIAN A fire destroyed a large home in rural Templeton Tuesday morning, displacing two residents. Shortly before 11 a.m., Grace Van Patten notice smoke in the home and discovered a fire in the attic. She attempted to throw... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man arrested for Santa Maria courthouse arson

Written on 21 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Nipomo man allegedly broke into the Santa Maria courthouse Saturday night and started a fire that led to more than $500,000 worth of water damage. Eric Spies, 31, had been ordered to appear at a court... (Continue reading)

SLO County bracing for cold, wind, rain and snow

Written on 21 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County is bracing for a storm system forecast to bring cold temperatures, high winds, rain and possible snow on Tuesday evening through the end of the week. SLO County will be under a wind... (Continue reading)

Coop fire kills turkeys in Buellton

Written on 21 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A coop fire killed an unknown number of turkeys in Buellton Tuesday morning.  Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning at Pork Palace on Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man accused of threats on social media arrested

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

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man who is accused of making criminal threats on social media, which include killing police officers and their family members, has been arrested, according to police. Last week, the Santa Maria Police Department learned... (Continue reading)

State and local agencies committed to finding Kyle Doan

Written on 18 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom has directed his Office of Emergency Services to coordinate the deployment of any and all resources requested by San Luis Obispo County to support the ongoing search for missing 5-year-old Kyle Doan. “During... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man found dead in SLO creekbed after arrest

Written on 18 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities found a 37-year-old Morro Bay man dead in a San Luis Obispo creekbed on Wednesday, eight days after officers arrested him for public intoxication and an ambulance transported him to Sierra Vista Medical Center. [Tribune] On... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices over $5 a gallon, find the best prices

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

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County, and throughout California, continue to rise while nationally the prices are stagnant. The San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles area is ranked number one for highest priced gas in a metro area,... (Continue reading)