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Catherine Swysen appointed SLO County Superior Court judge

Written on 1 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the appointment of Catherine Swysen to a judgeship in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. Swysen, 61, of Santa Barbara County, has been managing partner at Sanger Swysen & Dunkle since... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police seek help identifying thieves

Written on 1 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying two men who attempted to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the 1400 block of west Grand on Tuesday morning, police said.  A resident... (Continue reading)

Nonprofit providing food, supplies to SLO County disaster victims

Written on 31 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission will distribute boxes of food and supplies this week to San Luis Obispo County residents affected by the recent storms. Distributions will take place at the the Disaster Recovery Center located at... (Continue reading)

Gunman shoots man in Santa Barbara

Written on 31 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a man in Santa Barbara on Monday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 1200 block of San Pascual Street. Responders arrived at the scene and found... (Continue reading)

Adopt a cockroach at the Charles Paddock Zoo

Written on 30 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero is offering a unique way to show your true affection, with adopt-a-cockroach. During the month of February, you can give that special someone in your... (Continue reading)

Los Osos woman sentenced to six years for second DUI

Written on 30 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge sentenced a Los Osos woman to six years in state prison for driving while under the influence of alcohol, her second DUI conviction. In 2017, Gianna Brencola struck the bicycle of Kennedy Love while driving... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly lands former elite high school quarterback

Written on 30 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A once highly recruited quarterback announced Monday that he transferred from the University of Washington to Cal Poly. Sam Huard, the son of former NFL quarterback Damon Huard, entered college as a five-star recruit and rated as... (Continue reading)

Car flips over in Madonna Inn parking lot in SLO

Written on 30 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car rolled over on the driveway in front of the Madonna Inn Sunday night. The driver hit landscape rocks in front of the hotel, causing the vehicle to flip, according to police. No one suffered injuries... (Continue reading)

More than a dozen SLO County roads remain closed

Written on 29 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than two weeks after storms pounded San Luis Obispo County, state and local agencies have reopened the majority of road closed because of flooding, mudslides and damage. As crews remove debris, officials have reopened some roads... (Continue reading)

Gas prices rising in SLO County, find the best prices

Written on 29 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Normally prices fall during the winter months, but not in 2023. In San Luis Obispo County, and throughout the nation, gas prices are rising. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)