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Train collides with pickup truck near Goleta

Written on 21 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An Amtrak train collided with a pickup truck west of Goleta on Wednesday, leaving one woman with minor injuries with minor injuries. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the train crashed in the 120 block of Hollister Ranch Road,... (Continue reading)

Bicyclist struck and killed in Edna Valley

Written on 20 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a bicyclist in the Edna Valley area on Wednesday. Shortly after noon, a caller reported the crash at the intersection of Orcutt and Tiffany Ranch roads, according to the CHP.  Emergency personnel... (Continue reading)

Fiery crash on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach backs up traffic

Written on 20 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fiery crash on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach backed up traffic in South County on Wednesday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., a Mini Cooper crashed and caught on fire on northbound Highway 101 near Wadsworth Avenue,... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for arson near Goleta

Written on 20 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old man whose use of fireworks allegedly ignited a blaze that burned an acre of vegetation near Goleta on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., deputies responded to the area... (Continue reading)

Deputies found evidence in search for Kristin Smart’s remains

Written on 19 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a search for the remains of murder victim Kristin Smart at the Arroyo Grande home of the mother of her killer Paul Flores, deputies recovered several pieces of evidence they are currently analyzing, according to a... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man charged with having sex with a child

Written on 19 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 29-year-old Atascadero man is in jail after a friend allegedly caught him having sexual intercourse with a child 10 years old or younger on Sunday evening, according to a family member. At approxamatly 8 p.m., the... (Continue reading)

SLO appoints interim fire chief to permanent position

Written on 19 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of San Luis Obispo has removed the interim tag for Fire Chief Randy Harris. Harris had been serving as the city’s interim fire chief since January. Effective Monday, he is San Luis Obispo’s new fire... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man charged with manslaughter following fatal crash

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 66-year-old man who hit and killed a pedestrian walking to work in Atascadero on Dec. 1, 2025 is now facing a manslaughter charges, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. Shortly after 10... (Continue reading)

Crews rescue two people trapped in high tide by Isla Vista

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued two individuals who became trapped along the Isla Vista shoreline on Sunday. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported the need for a water rescue by the 6700 block of Del Playa in Isla Vista.... (Continue reading)

Stabbing, shooting reported within 30-minute span in Santa Maria

Written on 17 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A stabbing in Santa Maria left a victim critically wounded Saturday evening. Within a half hour of the stabbing, a shooting was reported in the northern Santa Barbara County city. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)