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CHP identifies Paso Robles man killed in San Miguel crash

Written on 7 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The CHP has identified the Paso Robles man killed in a two-car collision in San Miguel on Monday as Diego Hernandez, 24. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the driver of a white Mazda turned directly into the path... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID-19 cases trending downward again

Written on 7 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County reported a decrease in new COVID-19 cases from a daily average of 34 on March 30 to 26 on April 6, and no new deaths. The number of SLO County residents in hospitals... (Continue reading)

Murder suspect arrested after stabbing a woman in Paso Robles

Written on 6 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police arrested a Creston man on Wednesday after he allegedly shot and killed a man in Santa Margarita and then stabbed a woman in Paso Robles multiple times. Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Man shot and killed in rural Santa Margarita, suspect on the run

Written on 6 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis  Obispo County Sheriff deputies are on the lookout for the gunman who shot and killed a man in rural Santa Margarita on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported a shooting on the... (Continue reading)

Fire at Nipomo farm destroys shop

Written on 6 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned a small shop and materials at a farm in Nipomo Wednesday morning. Shortly after 8 a.m., a caller reported the blaze burning near Borega and Cherry Blossom lanes, according to Cal Fire. In addition... (Continue reading)

Shooting in rural Santa Margarita, possible gunshot victim

Written on 6 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shooting was reported in rural Santa Margarita Wednesday morning, possibly injuring one person. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., a 911 caller reported a medical emergency on Goldie Lane. Following the 911 call, an emergency helicopter was en... (Continue reading)

California fines Smart & Final $175,000 for price gouging

Written on 6 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California has reached a $175,000 settlement with grocer Smart & Final for price gouging customers who purchased eggs early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 4, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a... (Continue reading)

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)