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Man’s body found outside restaurant in San Luis Obispo

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

By KAREN VELIE The body of a man was found outside the Alpha Dog restaurant in San Luis Obispo on Sunday evening, with a gun on the ground next to him. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported an unresponsive... (Continue reading)

Two men shot in Santa Maria, one killed

Written on 5 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman or gunmen shot two men in Santa Maria late Saturday night, killing one of them. Shortly before midnight, a caller reported a shooting in the 400 block of N. Railroad Avenue, according to the Santa... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices surging, find the best prices

Written on 5 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County, and throughout California, continue to rise despite typically lower gas prices during the winter months. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased five... (Continue reading)

Fire damages shed in Arroyo Grande

Written on 4 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a large shed in Arroyo Grande on Saturday evening creating a plume of smoke, according to the Five Cities Fire Authority. Shortly after 7 p.m., a caller reported a fire on the 500 block... (Continue reading)

SLO McLintocks’ temporarily closes over liquor license suspension

Written on 4 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN F. McLintocks’ Saloon and Dining House in downtown San Luis Obispo has temporarily closed after the state of California suspended its liquor license.  McLintocks’ closed its bar and restaurant on Higuera Street, rather than operating without alcohol.... (Continue reading)

Attempted murder suspect arrested near Nipomo

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

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies arrested an attempted murder suspect near Nipomo on Feb. 2. On the afternoon of Feb. 1,  a caller reported a shooting outside Guadalupe near the Point Sal Trail. Deputies arrived to find... (Continue reading)

Police arrest Santa Maria murder suspect

Written on 3 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police arrested a 23-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly murdering a teen last year in a suspected gang related shooting. Shortly after midnight on Aug. 14, a caller reported hearing shots fired in an alleyway... (Continue reading)

Two candidates running for seat on the Paso Robles school board

Written on 3 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two candidates are running for an open seat on the Paso Robles Joint Unified School Board – rancher Kenny Enney and retired nonprofit manager Angela Hollander. In a 4-2 vote, the district board of trustees selected Enney... (Continue reading)

California governor takes aim at concealed carry, Fresno DA

Written on 2 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 58 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In response to recent deadly shootings in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new legislation this week that would make obtaining concealed carry permits more difficult. Likewise, he engaged in a war of words with the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man flees police, ends up in jail

Written on 2 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 36-year-old Paso Robles man is in jail after he tossed a stolen gun out of a car window and led officers on a chase on Tuesday. Shortly before 5 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for... (Continue reading)