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Search continues for Gaviota Peak hiker

Written on 8 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The search for a hiker who went missing near Gaviota Peak during intense heat on Sunday is still ongoing nearly five days later. [KCOY] Tim Sgrignoli, 29, of Ventura went missing after his girlfriend showed signs of... (Continue reading)

Five vehicles collide on Highway 101 in Nipomo

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Several vehicles collided on Highway 101 in Nipomo Wednesday morning, causing traffic delays. Shortly before 8 a.m., a caller reported the crash on northbound Highway 101 by N. Thompson Avenue. There were five vehicles involved in the... (Continue reading)

One person killed in fiery crash near Santa Margarita

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person was killed in a fiery RV crash off of Highway 58 east of Santa Margarita Tuesday night. At about 8:30 p.m., a caller reported the crash and fire by Blue and Blueridge roads south of... (Continue reading)

Rosa Fire burning near Cambria is 40% contained

Written on 6 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A brush fire burning near Cambria, dubbed the Rosa Fire, has burned 16 acres and is 40% contained. First reported shorty after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the fire was moving uphill at a moderate rate. Cal Fire... (Continue reading)

Third power outage during heat wave in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

BY KAREN VELIE For the third day in a row, the same group of San Luis Obispo PG&E customers lost power amid the ongoing heat wave. At 2:19 p.m. on Tuesday, the power went out for 2,312 San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Car alarm leads to drug bust in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

BY JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a man and woman for drug offenses after being alerted to a car alarm going off early Saturday morning. A 911 caller reported a car alarm going off in the 1500... (Continue reading)

Crews searching for hiker who went missing from Gaviota Peak

Written on 6 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel have been searching two days for a hiker who went missing near Gaviota Peak in Santa Barbara County during intense heat on Sunday. At about 2 p.m., a female hiker was suffering mild heat exhaustion... (Continue reading)

California extends flex alert through Labor Day, possible blackouts

Written on 5 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California has extended an ongoing Flex Alert through Monday, asking residents and businesses to cut back on power usage, including by not charging electric vehicles. Monday’s alert runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Man breaks into Cambria home, attempts to rape resident

Written on 5 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 29-year-old Cambria man is in jail after he allegedly broke into several homes, stole items and attempted to sexually assault a woman on Sunday. On Saturday, a couple walked into their home on the 2400 block... (Continue reading)

Thousands lose power in San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 Sep, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

BY KAREN VELIE More than 2,300 PG&E customers lost power as a result of an outage in San Luis Obispo on Monday afternoon. Shortly after noon, the power went out for 2,312 San Luis Obispo customers. The cause of the... (Continue reading)