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San Luis Obispo police arrest alleged serial REI burglar

Written on 20 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested an alleged serial burglar who tried again this week to steal merchandise from the REI store on Madonna Road. On Tuesday, staff at the REI store observed a man trying to... (Continue reading)

Felon arrested with drugs and weapons in Grover Beach

Written on 20 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 44-year-old man is in jail after he attempted to speed through Grover Beach with drugs and weapons in his car despite not having a valid drivers license. On June 17, a patrol officer spotted a vehicle... (Continue reading)

One person killed in crash near Vina Robles in Paso Robles

Written on 20 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed in a two-car crash on Highway 46 near Vina Robles in Paso Robles on Wednesday. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a caller reported the crash at the intersection of Mill Road and Highway 46.... (Continue reading)

PG&E power shutoffs in San Miguel, outages planned through Saturday

Written on 19 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Due to high winds and dry conditions, PG&E turned the power off for 557 customers in the San Miguel area to help prevent a wildfire. Once weather has improved, PG&E will begin inspecting power lines and equipment... (Continue reading)

PG&E shuts off power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles

Written on 19 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E turned off the power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The power was then restored approximately an hour later. Because of high temperatures, low humidity levels and... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest brought children from Mexico to abuse in Los Osos

Written on 18 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Catholic priest who is charged with sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County more than 30 years ago, brought the boys from Mexico to Los Osos where he assaulted them, according to a San... (Continue reading)

Three people on trial for pimping out teen, three juries

Written on 18 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three people accuses of pimping out a previously missing 15-year-old girl from Nevada in San Luis Obispo County are headed to trial, each with their own jury. This is the first case with three juries in the... (Continue reading)

San Miguel faces public safety power shutoff over fire risk

Written on 17 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE PG&E is considering a public safety power shutoff for parts of the San Miguel  community beginning on Thursday at 9 a.m. and continuing to Saturday at 8 p.m. While a shutoff is likely, the dates and times... (Continue reading)

California lawmakers seek mask ban for law enforcement

Written on 17 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid anger over deportations in California, two California lawmakers announced plans to create a mask ban bill to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings when interacting with the public. State Sens. Scott Wiener and Jesse... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police warn residents about text scam

Written on 17 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning the public about a text scam aimed at extorting money from local residents. Multiple community members recently informed the department they received text messages regarding alleged unpaid parking citations. These... (Continue reading)