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Evacuations increase as Gifford Fire rages towards homes

Written on 8 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Correction: It is federal, not state environmental laws, that do not permit firefighters to move equipment into wilderness areas. By KAREN VELIE As the Gifford Fire rages through northern San Luis Obispo County, the number of people ordered to evacuate... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying thief

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Thursday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who ripped off the Madonna Inn Boutique. On Aug. 4, the alleged thief was captured on security cameras taking merchandise... (Continue reading)

Vandals destroying tires in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE For nearly two months, vandals have repeatedly placed metal spikes on roads in Paso Robles. And for the past two weeks, metal spikes have disabled vehicles in San Luis Obispo, police said. In both cities, officers are... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire burns 91,250 acres, injures seven people

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment
Gifford Fire San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has scorched 91,250 acres and injured seven people, three civilians and four firefighters. The blaze is 9% contained. The heaviest fire activity on Wednesday was... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies nab scam artist targeting seniors

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 31-year-old scam artist is in jail after she misspelled words in a text message to a 77-year-old Goleta woman she was allegedly targeting. On Monday, the 77-year-old woman received a call from someone claiming to be... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande selects new police chief

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande announced Wednesday the selection of David Culver as police chief. Culver brings more than 17 years of law enforcement experience to the job. Currently a commander with the Arroyo Grande Police Department, Culver has served... (Continue reading)

Templeton man commits suicide while driving in Paso Robles

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A Templeton man shot and killed himself while driving on Highway 46 near Highway 101 in Paso Robles on Tuesday morning, police said. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a truck had crashed. Officers arrived to... (Continue reading)

One person dead on Highway 46 in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE First reported as a rollover crash with one person dead, investigators are unsure what happened early Tuesday morning on Highway 46 near Highway 101, police said. Photos of the incident show a brown pickup truck sideways on... (Continue reading)

Firefighters slow spread of Gifford Fire, now at 72,460 acres

Written on 5 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters made “great progress” on the Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties on Monday and overnight, according to incident overview. Now 7% contained, the fire has scorched 72,460 acres. “Great progress was... (Continue reading)

Stacy Korsgaden announces campaign for California Insurance Commissioner

Written on 4 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Businesswoman, licensed insurance professional, and Grover Beach resident Stacy Korsgaden has announced her campaign for California Insurance Commissioner, vowing to bring reform to a failed system that is causing chaos across the state. “California’s insurance market is... (Continue reading)