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Former SLO County deputy found not guilty of child molestation

Written on 25 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury last week found a former San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s correctional deputy not guilty of eight counts of child sexual abuse. In 2020, prosecutors charged James Peter Storton of Arroyo Grande with eight felony counts... (Continue reading)

Convicted killer Scott Peterson moved from death row

Written on 25 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Convicted killer Scott Peterson moved last week from San Quentin State Prison, where he spent much of the last two decades, mostly on death row, to Mule Creek State Prison in Amador County. Mule Creek State Prison... (Continue reading)

Gunman wounds man near two Santa Maria schools

Written on 25 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a man in Santa Maria on Monday in an area near both an elementary school and a middle school. A caller reported the shooting in the 800 block of N. Thornburg Street,... (Continue reading)

Tarzan actor Ron Ely loses lawsuit against Santa Barbara County

Written on 24 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Tarzan actor Ron Ely lost a federal civil rights lawsuit last week against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office over the shooting death of his son in 2019, according to a jury verdict on Friday. The lawsuit... (Continue reading)

Unidentified man struck by car in Santa Maria, in critical condition

Written on 24 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and critically injured a pedestrian in Santa Maria Sunday evening. The pedestrian, a man whom police have yet to identify, was walking on the sidewalk of Broadway at about 8 p.m. He then crossed... (Continue reading)

Gas prices in SLO County drop nearly 4%, find the lowest prices

Written on 23 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas fell nearly 4% in San Luis Obispo County during the past week as prices declined throughout the nation. At $6.03 a gallon, the average price of gas is 23... (Continue reading)

Ten people burned on bus at Hearst Castle

Written on 23 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Ten people suffered burn injuries after anti freeze leaked on a bus at Hearst Castle on Saturday. At 2:38 p.m., a caller reported injuries on a transport bus at Hearst Castle. The bus was transporting 20 people... (Continue reading)

Fire damages condo complex in San Luis Obispo

Written on 22 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged a condominium complex in San Luis Obispo Friday evening and prompted the evacuation of several condos. Shortly after 7 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a condo at 570 Peach Street. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Man shot, killed inside car in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman on Thursday night shot a driver, who was found deceased inside a car that crashed into a building in Santa Maria. Shortly after 11 p.m., several callers reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area of... (Continue reading)

SLO officers seeking help identifying robbery suspects

Written on 21 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three males involved in a robbery and assault in the downtown area on Thursday night. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported a robbery... (Continue reading)