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Santa Maria man arrested over domestic violence and stolen gun

Written on 27 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a wanted man Monday morning, which led to the recovery of a stolen gun. Shortly before 11 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of South McClelland Street in... (Continue reading)

Take a look at San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 27 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE With multiple storms hitting San Luis Obispo County this April, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county, according to the SLO County website. All areas of the county have exceeded yearly average... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police detain drinkers, arrest suspect for firearm violation

Written on 26 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect who allegedly tried to discard a ghost gun that he was carrying on Friday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., Gang Suppression Team officers arrived in the area of Grogan Park... (Continue reading)

Gas prices jump in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 26 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Amid instability in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County jumped 11 cents last week to $6.08 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach Councilman Scott Newton announces run for mayor seat

Written on 25 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach City Councilman Scott Newton announced he plans to run for the mayor seat currently held by Ed Waage, who is not running for reelection. Newton has served on the council for more than five years.... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officers arrest teen with a loaded gun

Written on 25 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of its proactive enforcement opperation, Santa Maria police detectives arrested a 16-year-old with a loaded weapon on Thursday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers patrolling the 400 block of W. Stowell observed a subject flee... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage announced he will not seek reelection

Written on 24 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage announced he will not seek reelection in November after 18 years of service to the  city. Waage spent eight years as a councilman and ten years as the city’s mayor. I have... (Continue reading)

Battery fire in San Luis Obispo injures one person

Written on 24 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A battery fire in the detached garage of a San Luis Obispo home left one person hospitalized on Friday. Shortly before 10 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning in the 400 block of Luneta Drive, according... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman loses more than $10,000 to scammer but gets the money back

Written on 24 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Paso Robles woman lost more than $10,000 as a result of a phone scam that involved using the Uber app to transfer cash. However, Paso Robles police quickly recovered the money and returned it to the... (Continue reading)

Lompoc man who lit his father on fire convicted of murder, ruled sane

Written on 23 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc man who set his father on fire is facing life in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder and found that he was legally sane at the time of the crime. The Santa... (Continue reading)