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Judge sentences Paso Robles man to 28 years to life for murdering witness

Written on 22 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge sentenced a 25-year-old Paso Robles man on Tuesday to 28 years to life in prison for the premeditated murder of 27-year-old Trevon Perry, a witness in another case. Nicholas Christopher Ron’s... (Continue reading)

California lawmakers launch investigation into high gas prices

Written on 21 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California lawmakers plan to hold committee hearings to investigate the cause of high gas prices in the Golden State as part of a legislative inquiry. [LA Times] On Monday, Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced a legislative... (Continue reading)

Drones to monitor for illegal fireworks this July in Grover Beach

Written on 21 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE Independence Day In Grover Beach typically results in dozens of calls to law enforcement reporting the illegal use of fireworks. This Fourth of July, the Grover Beach Police Department plans to monitor the city through a team... (Continue reading)

Bystanders rescue person found face down in Lake Nacimiento

Written on 21 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Bystanders rescued a person found face down in Lake Nacimiento on Sunday. Shortly after noon, bystanders pulled the person out of the water, performed CPR and revived the individual, according to Cal Fire. Emergency personnel then arrived... (Continue reading)

Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara

Written on 20 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers are searching for the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara on Monday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., the driver of a large SUV hit a pedestrian... (Continue reading)

Firefighters quickly contain fire off Highway 166 in SLO County

Written on 20 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned 54 acres along Highway 166 on Sunday, resulting in a road closure in rural San Luis Obispo County near Santa Maria. The blaze started at approximately shortly after noon northeast of Santa Maria near... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles moving ahead with spaceport project

Written on 20 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Paso Robles City Council this month advanced plans for the creation of a commercial spaceport in the North County city. [Tribune] Paso Robles is currently preparing to apply for an FAA spaceport license, which would permit... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices down slightly, find the lowest cost

Written on 19 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE During the past week, the average price of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped by a two cents to $6.61 a gallon as demand declined slightly, according to figures from AAA. SLO County currently has the... (Continue reading)

Kristin Smart murder trial delayed 1 week, health concern

Written on 19 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The trial of accused murderer Paul Flores and his alleged accomplice Ruben Flores will be delayed one week because of a “health concern among one of the trial participants.” Paul Flores is charged with murdering Kristin Smart... (Continue reading)

SLO County District Attorney auction benefits embezzlement victim

Written on 18 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office auction raised $115,540 in June for a local construction company that had been victimized by embezzlement. Over a period of more than three years, Joy Noel Wilde, 43, stole... (Continue reading)