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Hearst Castle in San Simeon to reopen May 11

Written on 24 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN After a two-year closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic and heavy rain that damaged the castle’s access road, Hearst Castle in San Simeon will reopen to the public on May 11, California State Parks announced on Tuesday.... (Continue reading)

Deputies capture catalytic converter thief in Orcutt

Written on 24 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriffs deputies arrested one suspect following a catalytic converter theft in Orcutt early Wednesday morning, but a second thief managed to get away. At about 3:25 a.m., a 911 caller reported hearing tinkering sounds... (Continue reading)

PG&E seeking huge rate increase

Written on 24 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE In addition to increased gas, food and rental costs, San Luis Obispo County residents are facing rising electric bills as PG&E rates climb. After receiving permission to raise rates 22% in 2022, PG&E wants to raise its... (Continue reading)

SLO County reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, case rates stable

Written on 23 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County reported nine new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, with the 14-day average remaining steady at 27. Those who recently succumbed to the virus range in age from their 60s to their 90s. The number... (Continue reading)

Car windows shot in San Luis Obispo, TikTok stunt suspected

Written on 23 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Possibly as part of an ongoing TikTok challenge, a suspect or suspects shot projectiles into a parked car in San Luis Obispo earlier this week. Late Tuesday night, a vehicle parked in the 100 block of S.... (Continue reading)

Sheriff identifies Santa Barbara man who drowned

Written on 23 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials have identified a 37-year-old Santa Barbara man as the person who drowned on Sunday in the Santa Ynez River just west of the Gibraltar Reservoir. [Santa Ynez Valley News] Shortly before 3 p.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Oceano teen dies following crash in Arroyo Grande

Written on 22 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An Oceano teen died Thursday from injuries she suffered during a single-car crash in Arroyo Grande two days earlier, according to the CHP. On March 15, 18-year-old Hector Resendiztabares of Oceano was driving westbound on Noyes Road... (Continue reading)

Fraudsters pretending to be Morro Bay lottery winner

Written on 22 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Scammers are attempting to seize upon the charitable efforts made by the Morro Bay man who won the largest California Lottery jackpot in state history, while stealing money from those seeking to receive financial help. [KSBY] Last... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen shot in the temple in alleged TikTok stunt

Written on 22 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN As part of an apparent TikTok stunt on Friday, a teenager allegedly shot a Santa Maria student about seven times with a pellet gun, including once in the temple. [KSBY] The student was walking outside Righetti High... (Continue reading)

Record number of freshman applicants apply to Cal Poly

Written on 21 Mar, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the second year in a row, Cal Poly has set a record for the number of applicants wanting to attend the San Luis Obispo County campus. More than 69,000 first-time freshman applicants applied to attend Cal... (Continue reading)