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DUI checkpoint in Santa Maria nets six arrests, 21 citations

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department arrested six drivers for DUI, while citing a total of 21 drivers, during a DUI checkpoint on July 26. Results of DUI checkpoint Officers arrested six drivers for driving under the influence... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still falling, find lowest costs

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid low crude oil prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents to $4.85 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. “Drivers are feeling the slower... (Continue reading)

Over 1,700 PG&E customers without power in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 26 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,700 PG&E customers lost power in northern San Luis Obispo County on Saturday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., power went out for 1,717 customers from the east side of Atascadero to Creston. The cause of... (Continue reading)

Gallo closing another San Luis Obispo County winery

Written on 26 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another victim of the struggling wine industry, Gallo recently reported plans to close its Courtside Winery production facility in San Miguel on Dec. 1, which will result in the loss off 47 jobs. In 2024, Gallo sold... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying suspected shoplifter

Written on 25 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspected shoplifter. On the evening of July 17,  security camera captured a male suspect stealing two Yeti coolers and a Makita drill set... (Continue reading)

Three SLO County juries, three convictions for human trafficking

Written on 24 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three separate juries found three people guilty of pimping out a previously missing 15-year-old girl in San Luis Obispo County, District Attorney Dan Dow announced today. The juries found 32-year-old Tremaine Quincy Tejon Jones, 30-year-old Joshua Diante... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys barn in California Valley

Written on 24 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a barn in California Valley on Wednesday afternoon, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 2 p.m., a caller reported a vegetation fire burning in rural California Valley in the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seek help identifying suspected shoplifter

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspected shoplifter. A security camera captured the young male suspect inside the Staples on El Camino Real. The male suspect was wearing a gold sweatshirt... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying thieves

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole merchandise from Fanny Wrappers on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the man and woman entered the lingerie... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo appoints new police chief

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Plastino  as police chief. Plastino will be sworn in July 25. Plastino brings more than 27 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office. In... (Continue reading)