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Shooting, stabbing during violent Friday night in Paso Robles

Written on 11 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A stabbing and a shooting in less than two hours kept Paso Robles police officers busy on Friday night. One person was stabbed near the Walmart on Niblick Road, with a suspect on the run. Across town... (Continue reading)

Three people injured in felony DUI crash in rural Santa Margarita

Written on 10 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three people were injured in a felony DUI crash on Highway 58 in rural Santa Margarita on Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 8 a.m., 19-year-old Luis Montesinos of Santa Maria was headed... (Continue reading)

SLO County Sheriff conducts aerial search for Kyle Doan

Written on 10 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an aerial search Friday in attempt to locate 5-year-old Kyle Doan, who has now been missing for more than a month after being swept away in storm waters.... (Continue reading)

Paul Flores seeking new trial, judge to rule at sentencing hearing

Written on 10 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paul Flores’s attorney will likely file a motion for a new trial in the Kristin Smart murder case prior to a hearing next month in which a judge could sentence Flores to life in prison. [Tribune] During... (Continue reading)

SLO developer sentenced to four years in prison

Written on 10 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge on Feb. 7 sentenced Jeremy  Pemberton to four years in state prison for multiple financial crimes. In December, a jury found the 38-year-old developer guilty of two counts of securities fraud,... (Continue reading)

Newsom gets in Twitter tussle with Arkansas governor, lawmaker

Written on 10 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Gov. Gavin Newsom engaged in a Twitter spat this week with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and a Democratic lawmaker came to the recently elected Republican governor’s defense.  Sanders, who served as press secretary for former... (Continue reading)

Thieves steal Social Security card, license plate in SLO

Written on 9 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a man and woman from Santa Maria Tuesday morning who allegedly stole a Social Security card, license plate and catalytic converter from a single neighborhood in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 5 a.m., a... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach moving forward with large mixed-use development

Written on 9 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The city of Grover Beach is moving forward with approvals for a proposed mixed-use development at the corner of West Grand Avenue and 4th Street. The project includes 37 residential units and 4,700 square feet of ground... (Continue reading)

Teen found with gun, drugs at Paso High School lot

Written on 8 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Police arrested a 17-year-old driver for weapon and drug charges in a parking lot at the Paso Robles High School on Feb. 3, police said. Shortly before 1 p.m., a Paso Robles police officer attempted to pull... (Continue reading)

SLO Bed Bath & Beyond to close

Written on 8 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Bed Bath & Beyond store will soon close. Staff has confirmed the planned closure of the Bed Bath & Beyond located in the SLO Promenade on Madonna Road, though the exact date is... (Continue reading)