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Driver airlifted after crashing into garage near Orcutt

Written on 12 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a driver to the hospital Sunday night after the individual slammed an SUV into a garage on a property west of Orcutt. Shortly after 10 p.m., a caller reported the crash in the 2900... (Continue reading)

Female inmate found dead at Santa Barbara County Jail

Written on 11 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELE A 35-year-old female inmate was found dead in her cell at the Santa Barbara County Jail on Friday evening. Deputies arrested Kristina Marie Chermak of Santa Barbara on March 5 for burglary and possession of stolen property.... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 101 in Nipomo

Written on 11 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An unidentified woman was hit and killed while attempting to cross Highway 101 in Nipomo on Saturday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly before 7 p.m., the woman was attempting to cross Highway 101 south of Teftt... (Continue reading)

Three SLO County officials to serve as League of California Cities directors

Written on 10 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The League of California Cities announced its new directors on Friday, which includes three San Luis Obispo County public officials, during the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The league selected Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin, Pismo... (Continue reading)

Investigative reporter murdered, public official arrested

Written on 10 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A leading public official in Clark County in Nevada was arrested on Sept. 7 for the alleged murder of an investigative reporter whose stories likely led to Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles losing his primary election.... (Continue reading)

Caltrans worker injured in Nipomo identified

Written on 10 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Correction: The original CHP report listed Gabino Ibarra as the injured worker, when the injured worker’s name is Jose Perez Hernandez. By KAREN VELIE The CHP has identified the Caltrans worker who was hit by a truck on Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hits, injures Caltrans worker on Highway 101 in Nipomo

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

By KAREN VELIE A truck hit a Caltrans worker on Highway 101 near Teftt Street in Nipomo on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., the truck was headed southbound when it crashed into a plow and then hit the Caltrans... (Continue reading)

Two hikers call for help in SLO County during heat wave

Written on 9 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel mounted two rescue efforts on trails around San Luis Obispo on Thursday following a pair of 911 calls about hikers in distress. One call resulted in a hiker being airlifted off a trail. First at... (Continue reading)

Body of missing Gaviota Peak hiker found near Trespass Trail

Written on 9 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews on Thursday morning found the dead body of a hiker who went missing near Gaviota Peak during intense heat on Sunday. Search and rescue teams from San Mateo County located the body of 29-year-old Ventura man... (Continue reading)

SLO County school districts faced with bus driver shortages

Written on 8 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A significant shortage of bus drivers is forcing school districts across San Luis Obispo County to offer limited bus routes to students. [Tribune] The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District offers one bus that picks up students... (Continue reading)