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Two teenage murder suspects arrested in Santa Maria

Written on 27 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested two teenagers on Friday who are suspected of murdering 20-year-old Anthony Hernandez earlier this month. Shortly before 9 p.m. on Dec. 10, a caller reported a shooting in the 300 block of... (Continue reading)

Driver falls asleep, crashes near Shandon

Written on 27 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A driver fell asleep and crashed on Highway 46 near Shandon on Friday morning, according to the CHP. Headed eastbound on Highway 46, the Central Valley driver fell asleep during a long-distance commute. The silver Honda Accord... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver hits two cars in San Luis Obispo

Written on 27 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A drunk driver who hit two cars in San Luis Obispo on Friday morning is now in jail, according to police. At 8:20 a.m., the driver hit two parked cars on Mission Street before rolling their car... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian hit, killed in Goleta on Christmas Eve

Written on 26 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A car hit and killed a 78-year-old man in Goleta on Christmas Eve. Shortly after 7 p.m., a vehicle hit two people walking in the intersection of Hollister Avenue and Magnolia Drive in Old Town Goleta. The... (Continue reading)

High surf advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 26 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties Thursday morning, with waves up to 15 feet high expected along the coastline through Sunday afternoon. Surf will be highest across... (Continue reading)

Pet food linked to bird flu in cats, recalled

Written on 26 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE An indoor cat died from bird flu it contracted after consuming raw pet food from Northwest Naturals that was contaminated with the virus,  the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. The pet food was sold at multiple... (Continue reading)

Christmas morning fire damages home in Nipomo

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a home in Nipomo early Christmas morning, according to San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a fire at 663 Sandydale Drive. Firefighters arrived to find the home... (Continue reading)

Two cats die from bird flu in Santa Barbara County

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two domesticated cats from different households recently died of bird flu in Santa Barbara County, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. After testing positive for influenza A, a rare occurrence in felines, the infected... (Continue reading)

Woman injured in San Luis Obispo, hit-and-run driver arrested

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A driver crashed into a woman in San Luis Obispo on Friday afternoon and then fled the scene. Officers later arrested the suspected hit-and-run driver. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Dec. 20, a 9-1-1 caller reported a... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police warn community of package thief

Written on 24 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police are warning the public of a man wearing a UPS vest who was videotaped stealing packages from homes on Crown Hill and East Branch Street this week. There were also reports of similar incidents... (Continue reading)