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City truck drives into sinkhole in San Luis Obispo

Written on 3 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A water main ruptured on a residential street in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, after which a sinkhole opened and a city truck drove into it. Shortly after 4 p.m., a water main broke by the intersection... (Continue reading)

Caller reports overdose at Santa Barbara County Jail, inmate saved

Written on 2 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Custody deputies rescued an inmate on Tuesday after a member of the public called a Santa Barbara County jail to report the inmate was in crisis. Shortly after 8 p.m., the caller reported they had just spoken... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man killed in crash on Interstate 5

Written on 2 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 37-year-old Grover Beach man was killed in a crash Sunday night after he drove the wrong way on Interstate 5 in Siskiyou County, according to the CHP. [Siskiyou Daily News] Shortly after 9 p.m., the Grover... (Continue reading)

Teen shot on Halloween in Shandon in stable condition

Written on 2 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has disclosed the victim shot and wounded in Shandon on Halloween is a 15-year-old boy, who is currently in stable condition. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Nordstrom Rack to open in San Luis Obispo in 2023

Written on 2 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Nordstrom Rack on Tuesday announced plans to open a store at the SLO Promenade in San Luis Obispo in the fall of 2023. The popular discount department store chain, which was founded in 1973, is a sister... (Continue reading)

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)