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Santa Maria man accused of firing a gun in an apartment

Written on 2 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man is in jail after he allegedly shot a firearm inside an apartment during an argument on Thursday. Shortly before 7 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a fight and possible shooting on the 100... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly float wins Sweepstakes Award at 2025 Rose Parade

Written on 1 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly universities’ “Jungle Jumpstart” rainforest float that showed how nature and technology work together to create a better world received the Sweepstakes Award at the 137th Rose Parade held on a rainy New Year’s Day. The... (Continue reading)

Alleged DUI driver crashes into credit union in San Luis Obispo

Written on 31 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into the outdoor patio area of SESLOC Credit Union in San Luis Obispo on Monday night. Late Monday night, a caller reported a single-vehicle collision in the 3800 block of Broad Street.... (Continue reading)

Teen injured during shooting in Pismo Beach

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 14-year-old boy injured his finger during a shooting in Pismo Beach early Sunday morning, police said. Shortly after midnight, a 9-1-1 caller reported a shooting victim near the pedestrian tunnel connecting the 800 block of Bello... (Continue reading)

Man arrested following alleged road rage altercation in Paso Robles

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments
Road rage arrest Paso Robles

By ROBERT HANSEN Clarification: Michael Zook is charged with assault likely to produce great bodily harm, not assault with a deadly weapon. Paso Robles police officers arrested a man for assault with a deadly weapon after an alleged road rage... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officers arrest man for assault with a firearm

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested an assault suspect on Monday, who is also facing multiple weapons related charges, police said. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported an assault with a firearm on the 400... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help catching bumbling thief

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A thief’s plan to burglarize retail bicycle store in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning fell short after the stolen vehicle he was using broke down, police said. On Friday, the thief allegedly stole a truck from... (Continue reading)

Two storms, more rain headed to San Luis Obispo County

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two storms will bring primarily mild to moderate rainfall to San Luis Obispo County beginning on Tuesday evening and lasting through the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest rainfall is forecast... (Continue reading)

CHP ringing in New Year with increased patrols

Written on 29 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE During a statewide New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers will be on the watch for people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and for speeding. From 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 through... (Continue reading)

Mud slide closes portion of Highway 41 in SLO County

Written on 28 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A mudslide led the California Highway Patrol to close Highway 41 near the Cholame Y in San Luis Obispo County in both directions on Sunday evening. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., law enforcement issued an alert and closed... (Continue reading)