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Woman killed, two others injured in two-vehicle crash in Atascadero

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Atascadero on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a truck and a sedan crashed on the 9000 block of El Camino Real. Officers... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Santa Barbara

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian in Santa Barbara on Friday night. Shortly after 6 p.m., the train hit the man on 1800 block of East Cabrillo Boulevard near the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

Body found in encampment in San Luis Obispo, investigation underway

Written on 13 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE An investigation is underway after a body was found in a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon. At 2:25 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a suspicious circumstance at an encampment near a Chevron gas... (Continue reading)

Elderly San Luis Obispo man accused of selling meth

Written on 13 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo officers arrested a 65-year-old man on Tuesday for possession of over a pound of methamphetamine for sale. After conducting a complex investigation related to narcotics sales, SLO police officers and detectives contacted Eric Farrior... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officers arrest another teenager with a firearm

Written on 12 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of the Santa Maria Police Department’s proactive enforcement campaign, officers on Wednesday arrested another teenager for possession of a firearm. Shortly after 4 p.m., the gang suppression team conducted a probation search at the home... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies seek help identifying alcohol thief

Written on 11 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County deputies are asking for the public help identifying a man who stole approximately $4,000 worth of alcohol from the Vons grocery store in Nipomo earlier this month. On Feb. 2, a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Armed teens rob pedestrians at gunpoint in Santa Maria, arrested

Written on 11 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Six teens are in custody after they allegedly robbed several pedestrians at gunpoint in Santa Maria on Monday. Shortly before 5 p.m., a caller reported a group of teens had robbed them while they were walking on... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 11 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though there were several weeks of dry weather before the recent light rains in San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are above average in most areas of the county for this time of year, according to... (Continue reading)

No arrests during DUI checkpoint in San Luis Obispo

Written on 11 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department contacted 781 drivers during a DUI checkpoint on Feb. 6. While no drivers were arrested, officers cited two people for driving without a license. Held on the 500 block of Marsh... (Continue reading)

Wrong-way driver crashes head-on into vehicle near Morro Bay

Written on 10 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A wrong-way driver crashed head-on into another vehicle on Highway 1 south of Morro Bay on Tuesday afternoon causing minor to moderate injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 4 p.m., the driver of a... (Continue reading)