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Santa Barbara officers arrest alleged serial robber

Written on 9 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara officers arrested a serial robber on Friday who allegedly targeted businesses in both Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Following two robberies in January, the Santa Barbara Police Department and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office began... (Continue reading)

Why did Cal Poly San Luis Obispo cut its swim and dive teams?

Written on 8 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Friday that it had cut its swimming and diving programs effective immediately, according to an email to students from Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong. “Unfortunately, Cal Poly is not immune to... (Continue reading)

Candidate for this week’s dumbest criminal in San Luis Obispo

Written on 7 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police arrested an alleged drug dealer last month whom they found intoxicated and lying on a sidewalk next to a large amount of drugs and cash. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 14, a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo doubling fines for Saint Fratty’s Day

Written on 7 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department has expanded the days for doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses associated with Saint Fratty’s Day. The city’s safety enhancement zone begins today and extends until March 10, and... (Continue reading)

Drunk pizza delivery driver arrested in San Luis Obispo

Written on 7 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE An allegedly drunk pizza delivery driver was arrested Wednesday for DUI and for a hit-and-run crash in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported a two vehicle crash at Ella Street and Johnson Avenue.... (Continue reading)

Outlaws Bar in Atascadero raided, several employees arrested

Written on 6 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple law enforcement agencies raided Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino in Atascadero and the homes of several employees on Wednesday leading to the seizure of drugs and multiple arrests. The raids were part of a six-month investigation... (Continue reading)

Funding gap filled for Bob Jones Trail extension

Written on 6 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Council of Government’s (SLOCOG) voted Wednesday to fill a $7.8 million funding gap for the Bob Jones Trail Extension project after losing a grant from Caltrans. SLOCOG staff had applied for the Caltrans... (Continue reading)

Father and son charged with sex crimes in Santa Maria

Written on 5 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested a father and son from Santa Maria on Tuesday for allegedly molesting a child and other sex crimes. Santa Barbara County Sheriff detectives are asking any additional victims to come forward. An adult survivor contacted... (Continue reading)

Vehicle crashes into pole in San Luis Obispo, thousands lose power

Written on 5 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A white Jeep Cherokee crashed into a phone pole on Orcutt Road south of San Luis Obispo on Wednesday morning causing more than 5,000 PG&E customers to lose power. Shortly before 10 a.m., the Jeep crashed into... (Continue reading)

Three people injured in rollover crash in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 4 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Three people suffered moderate injuries in a single vehicle rollover crash on Corbett Canyon Road in rural Arroyo Grande on Tuesday night. Shortly before 5:30 p.m.,a caller reported a vehicle had driven off the roadway. The reporting... (Continue reading)