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San Luis Obispo man charged with felony hit-and-run

Written on 28 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 41-year-old San Luis Obispo man for allegedly crashing into a pedestrian, who suffered major injuries, and then fleeing the scene on April 24. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo wants to raise water and sewer rates

Written on 28 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to deal with rising costs and the need for capital improvements, the City of San Luis Obispo is proposing an 11% increase in water rates and a 13% increase in sewer rates over two... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue falling, find the lowest costs

Written on 27 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County fell slightly last week dropping from an average of $5.05 to $5.02 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. “The national average remains well below what drivers were paying this... (Continue reading)

Hundreds of people attend Morro Bay Kite Festival

Written on 27 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay’s 21st annual Kite Festival provided fun for the entire family with kites of many shapes and sizes and multiple candy drops. Hundreds of locals and visitors attended this weekend’s festival. The free event, held on... (Continue reading)

American Idol producers auctioning winery in San Miguel

Written on 27 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE After wining and dining Hollywood elites at their wine country estate, two “American Idol” producers are auctioning off their 160-acre Villa San Juliette winery in San Miguel. Last on the market for $14.75 million — the property... (Continue reading)

One person killed in crash in northern Santa Barbara County

Written on 26 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County on Saturday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported a crash on Highway 154 near East... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles child murderer granted parole

Written on 25 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles parent convicted in the 2013 murder of their 22-month-old child was granted parole this week. On Feb. 18, 2013, Herbert David Brown III assaulted his daughter Lily Sommer-Brown at their Santa Ysabel Avenue home,... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into tree in Creston, suffers major injuries

Written on 24 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A driver suffered major injuries in a single vehicle crash in Creston on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. At 9:20 a.m., a caller reported a white SUV had driven off La Panza Road near... (Continue reading)

California is now the world’s fourth largest economy

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced that California has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world—we’re setting the pace,” Newsom said in a press release. “And, while we... (Continue reading)

Fire damages home in rural Templeton

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a residence in rural Templeton on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 110 Spanish Oak Lane near El Pomar Drive. Firefighters arrived to find 75% of the... (Continue reading)