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Cal Poly student arrested for hit-and-run crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE A  20-year-old Cal Poly student allegedly crashed into two people in San Luis Obispo and then fled the scene on Thursday evening. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported two people had been hit by a... (Continue reading)

Two people injured in fiery crash near Shandon

Written on 9 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two people were injured in a single vehicle crash on Highway 41 East near Shandon on Friday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle had overturned and caught... (Continue reading)

Cambria makes top 10 most peaceful places to live in California list

Written on 8 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cambria is ranked in the top 10 of the most peaceful places to live in California, earning the number four spot, according to a study conducted by Money Inc. In making their top 30 list, Money Inc... (Continue reading)

Feds withhold $160 million over immigrant truckers’ licenses

Written on 8 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE After California delayed cancelling immigrant truckers’ licenses, the Trump administration announced on Wednesday it will withhold $160 million in funding to the Golden State. California had planned to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses by Jan. 5 that... (Continue reading)

California judge pleads guilty to fraud

Written on 7 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal prosecutors charged a 50-year-old Orange County Superior Court judge today with defrauding California’s workers’ compensation program. Israel Claustro has agreed to resign from his position as a judge, according to U. S. Department of Justice. Facing... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay police arrest Maritime Museum, boat yard burglar

Written on 7 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 45-year-old man is in jail with his bail set at $70,000 after he allegedly burglarized the Morro Bay Maritime Museum and the city boatyard on Monday Shortly before 9 a.m., a caller reported the Morro Bay... (Continue reading)

Meathead Movers settles age discrimination lawsuit

Written on 6 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo-based Meathead Movers agreed to pay up to $6 million to settle a federal lawsuit over its alleged violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The settlement includes up to $2 million for individuals... (Continue reading)

Residential fire damages garage in Atascadero

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A residential fire damaged a garage in Atascadero on Sunday evening, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning at a home on the 9000 block... (Continue reading)

Memorial planned for Paso Robles icon Norma Moye

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By Norma Moye’s family Norma Moye, Paso Robles’ greatest cheerleader, passed away on Dec. 15, at the age of 92. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. A rosary vigil, funeral mass, and celebration of life will be held... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Will multiple storms drenching San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county for this time of year, according to SLO County. Most areas of the county have received approximately... (Continue reading)