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Officer shoots armed carjacker in Santa Maria

Written on 16 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man armed with a replica handgun carjacked a vehicle in Santa Maria on Thursday and then led officers on a chase before an officer shot him. At about 5:30 p.m., the suspect stole the victim’s vehicle... (Continue reading)

Fire at homeless encampment spreads to vegetation in SLO

Written on 16 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo Thursday evening and spread to palm trees before firefighters extinguished the blaze. . Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning at an... (Continue reading)

SLO police release name of driver who hit and killed couple

Written on 15 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department on Thursday identified the 24-year-old city resident who allegedly hit and killed a couple and their dog while speeding on Sacramento Drive as Daniel Angel Saligan Patricio. On the evening of... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest suspects over contraband at the jail

Written on 15 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a string of overdoses at Santa Barbara County’s Northern Branch Jail near Santa Maria, several individuals have been arrested for attempting to bring illegal substances into the facility, sheriff’s officials say. [KSBY] Additionally, several contracted commissary... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint on Friday

Written on 15 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police announced plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The department selects the location based on the number of previous... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach seeking applicants for City Council

Written on 15 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council is seeking applicants for a seat on the council which was vacated when Karen Bright won the mayoral race. “Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve your community?” the city... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo woman sentenced to prison for fentanyl death of son

Written on 15 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge sentenced a 30-year-old San Luis Obispo woman to four years in prison this week for her part in her 3-year-old son’s death from a fentanyl overdose. On May 4, Jennifer Mae Niemann called 911 to... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man arrested for assault, burglary following standoff

Written on 14 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Police arrested a 59-year-old Atascadero man on Wednesday afternoon on charges of making terrorist threats, burglary, assault and resisting arrest following a short standoff. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported an alleged assault on Morro Road... (Continue reading)

Jury finds SLO developer guilty of fraud and theft

Written on 14 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury found a local developer guilty of two counts of securities fraud, one count of financial elder abuse, and two counts of grand theft related to his attempt to garner investors for a proposed bowling alley... (Continue reading)

Body found near businesses in Atascadero, drug overdose suspected

Written on 14 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The body of an Atascadero man was discovered Wednesday morning on Morro Road near Highway 101. The man appears to have died from an overdose, police said. Shortly before 5 a.m., several callers reported an unresponsive man... (Continue reading)