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Missing elderly Paso Robles man found deceased

Written on 22 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The body of a missing 86-year-old Paso Robles man was found in his 2014 Honda Ridgeline in a ravine in rural Kern County on Thursday, according to the Paso Robles Police Department. Caltrans personnel located David Peterson’s... (Continue reading)

Teen shot, seriously injured in Lompoc

Written on 20 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A gunman shot and seriously injured a Lompoc teenager late Tuesday evening, according to the Lompoc Police Department. Shortly after 11 p.m., multiple callers reported hearing gunshots near the intersection of East College Avenue and North G... (Continue reading)

SLO County warns teens about criminality of door kick challenge

Written on 20 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office warned teenagers yesterday not to join the so-called “door kick challenge” after multiple homeowners in Templeton reported damage to garage or front doors. The social media challenge involves kicking a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man busted with guns and meth

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man is in jail after an officer busted him driving on a suspended license with drugs and meth in his car on Sunday. Shortly before midnight, a police officer watched a car run... (Continue reading)

Grand reopening planned for former Cayucos Vets Hall

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Closed for repairs in 2016, the grand reopening for the former Cayucos Vets Hall, now named the Cayucus Landing, is set for Aug. 25. The hall is located at the foot of the Cayucos Pier. San Luis... (Continue reading)

California invests $155 million for Central Coast travel related projects

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved $155 million for Central Coast transportation projects including funds to replace a bridge on Highway 1 near Morro Bay. The final phasing and funding approval came from the CTC during... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle house fire in Nipomo

Written on 18 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed an attached garage and a vehicle and damaged a home in Nipomo on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a home at on the... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire more than 90% contained, firefighter reductions

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now 91% contained with some firefighters headed home, according to the Sunday evening update. There are currently 3,047 firefighters and other personnel battling the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County child molester wanted by the FBI

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A convicted child molester from San Luis Obispo is wanted by the FBI, according to a Los Angeles FBI Facebook post on Friday. Between the years of 1997 and 2000, Erik Kristian Moller was entrusted to care... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices remain steady, find lowest costs

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices stayed steady with the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remaining at $4.86 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a... (Continue reading)