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San Luis Obispo county teen flees social services, reported missing

Written on 10 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers are searching for a 15-year-old boy who ran away from a SLO County Social Services worker on June 7. Shortly after 5 p.m., Ryan Montoya jumped out of a Child Welfare Services... (Continue reading)

Suspect shot, killed during crime spree

Written on 10 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A crime spree that included a murder, shooting, robbery and carjacking, and led to a chase through San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday, ended with one of the two suspects dead from a gunshot wound, according to... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for downtown vandal

Written on 9 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who vandalized three downtown businesses last week. During the evening of June 4, security cameras captured a young man vandalizing windows at three... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest alleged drug dealer in Paso Robles

Written on 9 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Detectives caught a man on probation driving in Paso Robles last month with multiple stashes of drugs in his car. On May 17, at about 5:20 p.m., detectives with the Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit and Gang Task... (Continue reading)

Violent crime spree leads to chase through San Luis Obispo County

Written on 9 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

CORRECTION: The story initially stated the suspects were apprehended. One suspect was apprehended, while the other one was found dead. By JOSH FRIEDMAN A crime spree, which reportedly included a murder, shooting, robbery and carjacking, led to a chase through... (Continue reading)

Increases in San Luis Obispo County COVID cases slowing, 4 new deaths

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE COVID infections increased 5% during the past week in San Luis Obispo County, as the rate of new cases continues to slow, according to data from the SLO County Health Department. New reported cases rose from a... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council votes to double parking rates, increase fines

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to double downtown parking rates, effective July 2023. With plans to build a fourth parking structure, the city had saved approximately $13.9 million from parking fees and... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police question boy behind alleged school threat

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 11-year-old boy received a visit from law enforcement Tuesday night after making a social media post that contained purported threats to a Grover Beach elementary school. On Tuesday evening, police received notification of a social media... (Continue reading)

Two homes on fire in Paso Robles

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By KAREN VELIE A fire at 208 Nighthawk Drive in Paso Robles on Tuesday has spread to a residence next door. Flames have engulfed both homes, witnesses said. A caller reported the fire at about 3:44 p.m, according to... (Continue reading)

Which SLO County races will end in June?

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE While 12 San Luis Obispo County seats are on the June 7 primary ballot, most are unchallenged or have only two candidates, meaning those races will be determined in the primary. With more than two candidates in... (Continue reading)