Daily Briefs


Deputies arrest armed suspect after multi-hour standoff in Goleta

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect who was armed with a knife following a multi-hour standoff at a Goleta apartment complex on Sunday. Shortly before 9 a.m., deputies headed to the Buena Tierra apartment complex... (Continue reading)

Fire burning off Highway 46 in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE A grass fire burning off Highway 46 and Union Road in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon has burned approximately 9 acres, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning off the... (Continue reading)

Salud Carbajal refuses to debate challenger Thomas Cole

By KAREN VELIE Congressman Salud Carbajal is refusing to debate his challenger arguing Thomas Cole’s views on border control and trans rights endanger the community. Cole responded by saying Carbajal is “chicken.” The candidates had planned to attend a KEYT... (Continue reading)

Officers bust drug trafficker near San Luis Obispo County border

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers busted a drug trafficker transporting approximately 100 pounds of crystal methamphetamine near the San Luis Obispo County border in Monterey County on Friday. Shortly after 5 a.m., a CHP officer pulled over a... (Continue reading)

Semi truck crashes, dumps grapes in San Miguel

By KAREN VELIE A semi truck crashed on a Highway 101 off-ramp in San Miguel on Friday morning, dumping a load of grapes, according to the CHP. Shortly before 9 a.m., the driver was headed southbound when they attempted to... (Continue reading)

Fire damages condo units at Blacklake Golf Resort

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire on Thursday damaged multiple condominium units at Blacklake Golf Resort on the Nipomo Mesa. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 1415 Golf Course Lane. It reportedly began as a kitchen... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man killed in crash in Pismo Beach

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man was killed in a crash on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach on Wednesday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly after 11 p.m., the man was driving a Honda Accord northbound on Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Nipomo board votes to annex proposed Dana Reserve development

By KAREN VELIE The Nipomo Community Services District Board of Directors voted unanimously on Wednesday to annex the planned Dana Reserve development. On June 24, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the more than 1,400-unit... (Continue reading)

Two businesses to fill Atascadero location vacated by Burger King

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Dutch Bros. Coffee and Jersey Mike’s Subs will open locations in an Atascadero building vacated by Burger King. [KSBY] Located at 8304 El Camino Real, the building is situated in the Food 4 Less shopping center. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo trailer park management group to pay civil penalties

By KAREN VELIE The management company for South Peak Mobil Park in San Luis Obispo settled a civil lawsuit with prosecutors this month for illegal business practices including failing to reimburse background fees. Prosecutors filed a civil suit in May... (Continue reading)