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Big Lots closing three stores on the Central Coast

Written on 22 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores nationwide, including three on the Central Coast. Big lots in Atascadero, Santa Maria and Lompoc have posted closure signs. Local Big Lot stores are currently offering 20% savings... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hits power pole in Paso Robles, causes outage

Written on 22 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle struck a power pole in Paso Robles Monday morning, resulting in an outage for hundreds of local residents. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., the vehicle hit a power pole by the intersection of Creston and Stagecoach... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices fall under $5, find the best prices

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo county fell to under $5 during the past week. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cents... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles officers nab two suspects with drugs, stolen car

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested two people on Friday who they found with drugs and a stolen car. Shortly after noon, an officer spotted a stolen vehicle at a gas station in the 1200 block of 24th... (Continue reading)

Two individuals rescued after kayak overturns off of Pismo Beach

Written on 20 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel rescued two individuals who were stranded in the ocean after a kayak overturned off of Pismo Beach Saturday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., a witness reported an overturned kayak and two individuals in the water... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rates skyrocket in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 20 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Unemployment numbers in San Luis Obispo County skyrocketed in June, with the number of unemployed workers jumping 35%, from 4,000 in May, 2024 to 5,400 in June, 2024, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While unemployment... (Continue reading)

Sheriff warns San Luis Obispo County residents of scam targeting seniors

Written on 20 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to beware of an ongoing scam targeting local seniors. It works this way: Individuals report they are getting pop ups on their computers advising their computer has... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest intoxicated man and woman with guns, drugs

Written on 19 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande police officers on Wednesday evening arrested a man and woman who were allegedly intoxicated and in possession of guns and drugs. At about 8 p.m., a witness reported two individuals, possibly under the influence, inside... (Continue reading)

Fire damages home in Pismo Beach

Written on 18 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Fire damaged a two-story house in Pismo Beach on Thursday. Shortly after noon, a caller reported the fire burning at a single-family home in the 1200 block of Costa Brava, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters arrived to... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police arrest two suspects during probation sting

Written on 18 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE During a citywide probation sting on Monday, Paso Robles Police officers along with San Luis Obispo County Probation personnel arrested two suspects for alleged probation violations. Officers checked on 13 people on probation and parole on July... (Continue reading)