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Residential fire damages garage in Atascadero

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A residential fire damaged a garage in Atascadero on Sunday evening, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning at a home on the 9000 block... (Continue reading)

Memorial planned for Paso Robles icon Norma Moye

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By Norma Moye’s family Norma Moye, Paso Robles’ greatest cheerleader, passed away on Dec. 15, at the age of 92. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. A rosary vigil, funeral mass, and celebration of life will be held... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Will multiple storms drenching San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county for this time of year, according to SLO County. Most areas of the county have received approximately... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man facing charges for fifth drunk driving arrest

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 57-year-old man for his fifth DUI following a drunk driving crash on Sunday, police said. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision near the intersection of Broadway and... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices remain steady, find lowest costs

Written on 4 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Entering into 2026, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remained steady last week at $4.47 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon... (Continue reading)

Man swept away by flood waters, body found in Santa Barbara County

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A man died after his car became stuck in flood waters in Santa Barbara County on Saturday. The man was driving near San Marcos Road when his vehicle became stuck on a flooded part of the roadway... (Continue reading)

Court rules California’s ban on open carry of firearms is unconstitutional

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that California’s ban on the open carry of firearms in most public places is unconstitutional. A panel of judges with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a gun... (Continue reading)

Here’s how much rain fell across SLO County in the past 24 hours

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A second atmospheric river hit San Luis Obispo County on Friday with more rain and flooding. San Luis Obispo County released rain totals for the past 24 hours. Rocky Butte in northern SLO County leads with 2.76... (Continue reading)

Mudslides, flooding, road closures as storm drenches SLO County

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Continuing rains have led to mudslides, flooding, road closures and power outages in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as a second atmospheric river storm moves through the Central Coast. Current road closures and flooding: Closure... (Continue reading)

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)