Daily Briefs


Justice Department working to combat violent antisemitism

By KAREN VELIE The Department of Justice announced today that it is working to promote the correct and uniform interpretation of federal law protecting access to places of religious worship. Allegations that an antisemitic mob used violence, intimidation, and threats... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into community center in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A suspected drunk driver driver crashed into a community center in San Luis Obispo on Saturday evening. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., the driver crashed their truck into the stairs and retaining wall of the Ludwick Center at... (Continue reading)

Wind advisory for San Luis Obispo County on Sunday

By KAREN VELIE Strong wind and rain are in store for San Luis Obispo County on Sunday, with a wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The advisory includes forecast winds... (Continue reading)

Home in rural Atascadero fully engaged in fire, road closure

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling a blaze on Sunday morning at a home in rural Atascadero, according to San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on 6205 Toro... (Continue reading)

Nipomo woman allegedly forged fraudulent documents for immigrants

By KAREN VELIE Investigators arrested a 54-year-old Nipomo woman on Wednesday who alleging forged hundreds of fraudulent documents to help immigrants meet requirements for green cards or to adjust their immigration status, the Justice Department announced today. Federal prosecutors charged... (Continue reading)

Recreational vehicle overturns on Highway 101 near San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A recreational vehicle flipped on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon slowing traffic for hours. Shortly before 5 p.m., a blue pickup truck was towing a recreational vehicle southbound when the truck and... (Continue reading)

Trial set for Cal Poly student who fired guns on campus

By SUMMER AWBREY A former Cal Poly student is scheduled to stand trial on April 22 for allegedly firing guns on the San Luis Obispo campus, a judge ruled on Wednesday. [Mustang Daily] The trial is expected to last approximately... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies Atascadero man killed in crash

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol identified the 33-year-old Atascadero man killed in a single vehicle crash in rural Santa Margarita on Thursday morning as Daniel Lopez Ortiz, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 3 a.m., Lopez... (Continue reading)

Driver killed in drunk driving crash near Santa Margarita

By KAREN VELIE An intoxicated driver was killed in a single vehicle crash near Santa Margarita early Thursday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 58 near Red Hill Road... (Continue reading)

Elderly woman fails to stop, motorcyclist killed in Lompoc

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist was killed in Lompoc in a collision with an 83-year-old driver on Tuesday afternoon, according to the CHP. Shortly after 4 p.m., Kathrine Hanberg driving her Toyota Tundra on Bailey Avenue when she failed to... (Continue reading)