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Santa Maria gang member guilty of murdering Oceano man

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury found a 31-year-old gang member from Santa Maria guilty of murdering an Oceanp man and of a separate knife assault of a juvenile. He is scheduled to be sentenced for both... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying suspect

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Monday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a man who attempted to steal over $1800 in merchandise from Home Depot on Sunday. Shortly after 5 p.m., the suspect attempted... (Continue reading)

CHP finds 253 violations during Central Coast commercial inspection operation

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

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers found 253 violations during a two-day commercial inspection operation in the Central Coast region last week. Officers focused on moving violations to improve roadway safety throughout the Central Coast. The 325 mile area... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck jackknifes in rural Arroyo Grande, blocking both lanes

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A semi-truck jackknifed on Hausna Road in rural Arroyo Grande on Monday morning, blocking both lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., a caller reported a truck was blocking both lanes of Haunsa... (Continue reading)

Teen brandishes gun in Santa Maria, arrested

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

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 17-year-old male who was brandishing a firearm early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported the teen had lifted his shirt to reveal a concealed firearm at a residence in... (Continue reading)

Spike in San Luis Obispo County gas prices, find lowest costs

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The winter storm that ravaged most of the nation led to supply disruptions and increased gas prices, especially in California. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County spiked 10 cents last... (Continue reading)

SLO County businesses and students join ICE out protest

Written on 30 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

By KAREN VELIE Outrage over a second fatal shooting by an immigration officer in Minneapolis led to a “national shutdown” across the country on Friday, including San Luis Obispo County. Organizers asked people not to attend work, school or purchase... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver blamed for crash near Santa Margarita

Written on 30 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed his car on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita on Friday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., Jose Pena was driving a green Toyota Tundra northbound on Highway 101 near Tassajara Creek Road when... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputy arrested for timecard fraud

Written on 30 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old Santa Barbara County deputy was arrested on Thursday for fraud related to his timecards. Following a criminal investigation that revealed the deputy fraudulently coded more than $175,000 in earnings dating back to 2023 for shifts... (Continue reading)

Major injuries in three vehicle crash near Santa Margarita

Written on 30 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A three vehicle crash on Highway 101 south of Santa Margarita resulted in major injuries and the closure of Highway 101 for more than an hour on Friday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)