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PG&E takes first step to extend life of Diablo Canyon

Written on 1 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN PG&E filed a request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Monday to extend its operating licenses for the reactors at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The operating licenses for the two reactors at Diablo Canyon are... (Continue reading)

Gunman shoots male victim in Shandon on Halloween

Written on 1 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a male victim in Shandon on Halloween. Shortly after 10 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on N. 3rd Street by Camatti Street. There were reports of multiple shots fired. Residents in... (Continue reading)

Officers shoot and kill armed suspect in Santa Maria

Written on 31 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police shot and killed an armed suspect who allegedly tried to break into an occupied apartment early Monday morning. At approximately 10:21 p.m. on Sunday, a Santa Maria police officer contacted a man during an... (Continue reading)

Federal prosecutor to serve as election officer in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 31 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal prosecutor will serve as the election officer for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in the Nov. 8 election. Assistant United States Attorney Thomas F. Rybarczyk will oversee the handling of complaints related... (Continue reading)

Fire at recycling plant in Los Olivos spreads to grasses

Written on 31 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned debris at a recycling plant near Los Olivos on Sunday and spread to nearby vegetation. Shortly after 2 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station,... (Continue reading)

Gas prices in SLO County drop below $6, find the lowest prices

Written on 30 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 10 cents during the past week to $5.93, showing a reduction in the rate of decline, according to figures from AAA. The national... (Continue reading)

SLO bound airplane hits power line, lands on roadway in Santa Maria

Written on 30 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A plane en route from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo made an emergency landing in Santa Maria on Saturday after experiencing mechanical failure and hitting a power line. Shortly after 4 p.m., the single engine Beechcraft... (Continue reading)

Monterey County teacher accused of sexually assaulting students at school

Written on 30 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy’s arrested a high school teacher on Thursday on charges of sexually assaulting multiple students on the school campus over several decades. For nearly 30 years, Sergio Munoz Marquez, 58, taught in the automotive... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle house fire in Nipomo

Written on 29 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters battled a fire at a home in Nipomo on Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caller reported a home on fire on Viejo Road near Sandy Way. The residents were not... (Continue reading)

Avian flu has arrived in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 29 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A sick Canadian Goose found at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo recently tested positive for avian influenza, the first positive test on a bird found in San Luis Obispo County. [KSBY] The goose tested positive... (Continue reading)