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New Paul Flores trial date set, no county yet selected

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

By KAREN VELIE Paul Flores’ trial on charges he murdered Kristin Smart in 1996 in San Luis Obispo is scheduled to start on May 31, even though a location for the trial is not yet known On Monday, Paul Flores’... (Continue reading)

Judge rules California diversity law for corporate boards unconstitutional

Written on 5 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Los Angeles judge ruled on Friday that a California law requiring corporations to include members of underrepresented groups on their boards of directors is unconstitutional. [LA Times] The 2020 law requires boards of publicly traded companies... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in crash in San Miguel

Written on 5 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 24-year-old Paso Robles man was killed in a two car collision in San Miguel on Monday. [KSBY] Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the driver of a white Mazda turned directly into the path of an oncoming Chevy... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man suffers major injuries in crash near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Paso Robles man crashed his car while allegedly driving under the influence near Lake Nacimiento on Sunday, resulting in him being airlifted to the hospital. [Tribune] Bryan Curtis Ketron, 41, was driving a Dodge Charger westbound... (Continue reading)

Person killed on crash on the Cuesta Grade near Santa Margarita

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person was killed Sunday morning after a vehicle spun out on the Cuesta Grade near Santa Margarita and was struck by an oncoming car. [KSBY] Shortly after 9:45 a.m., a person was driving a Nissan on... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices down slightly, find the best prices

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell slightly to $6.04 a gallon on Sunday, according to figures from AAA. During the past week, the average price of gas in SLO County decreased by... (Continue reading)

Multi-casualty incident declared at Deltopia in Isla Vista

Written on 3 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Multiple people suffered serious injuries at the annual, unsanctioned Deltopia party in Isla Vista on Saturday. Heavy crowds and overcrowded balconies led to multiple medical emergencies, including severe trauma cases, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire... (Continue reading)

One person injured in shooting in Santa Maria

Written on 3 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a man in Santa Maria Saturday night. At about 9:30 p.m., a caller reported a shooting near the 600 block of S. Pine Street, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Officers... (Continue reading)

Judge rejects lawsuit against SLO County official: What’s next?

Written on 2 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge rejected a lawsuit over the way the county clerk-recorder chose to designate herself on the ballot for the June 7 primary. Keith Gurnee alleges SLO  County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano made a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police warn of prowlers near Cal Poly

Written on 1 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is warning residents of an individual or individuals prowling around the neighborhood adjacent to Cal Poly. Over the past several months, the police department has received three reports of late night... (Continue reading)