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Family of man accidentally shot and killed by officer sues Guadalupe

Written on 26 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The family of a man shot and killed last year by a Guadalupe police officer, who was reportedly aiming for a different person, has filed a lawsuit against the northern Santa Barbara County city and its police... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID cases on the rise, driving an increase in hospitalizations

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE COVID infections have risen 45% during the past week in San Luis Obispo County, continuing an upward trend that started one month ago, according to data from the SLO County Health Department. New reported cases increased from... (Continue reading)

Marijuana consumption lounges coming to Grover Beach

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council voted on May 23 to adopt an ordinance to allow and regulate marijuana consumption at indoor lounges and some special events. “Grover Beach has four cannabis retailers that have demonstrated their commitment... (Continue reading)

SLO jury convicts two-time offender of vehicle theft and evading an officer

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted a man for driving a stolen motorcycle and evading an officer, charges that stemmed from two different traffic stops in which he attempted to flee police. Early in the morning... (Continue reading)

Producer ordered to stand trial on sex charges in Santa Maria

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Maria judge ruled a Hollywood producer accused of rapes in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles County must stand trial for a total of eight sexual assault charges, while dismissing other counts the defendant faced. [Rolling... (Continue reading)

Driver wanted for robbery at golf course in San Luis Obispo

Written on 24 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are looking for a man who stole gas from the city’s Laguna Lake Golf Course early Monday morning. At about 6:30 a.m., a maintenance man arrived at the golf course and spotted a... (Continue reading)

Lucia Mar agrees to pay $10 million to sexual molestation survivor

Written on 24 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Lucia Mar Unified School District has agreed to pay a $10 million settlement to the special-needs girl whom a district bus driver, who had a history of peeping, sexually abused numerous times. [LA Times] David Kenneth... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for woman with stolen credit cards

Written on 23 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are asking the public for help identifying a woman who is suspected of using stolen credit cards at several businesses on Sunday. Police released two surveillance images of the woman, who was dressed... (Continue reading)

Runaway bull injures six people at rodeo

Written on 23 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A bull leaped over a fence and into a crowd of people at a rodeo in the Northern California city of Redding Friday night, resulting in several injuries. During the final section of the bull riding event... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices skyrocketing, find the lowest cost

Written on 22 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Tighter supply and increased demand have pushed gas prices in San Luis Obispo to a record high. During the past week, the average price of gas increased 12 cents to $6.27 a gallon, according to figures from... (Continue reading)