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Construction begins on Bob Jones project south of San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department has announced that construction began Tuesday on the Bob Jones Pathway Project that will eventually connect SLO to Avila Beach. Currently, workers are constructing a multi-use pathway for bicyclists... (Continue reading)

Coroner identifies Grover Beach man killed in head-on crash

Written on 1 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County coroner’s office has identified 55-year-old Grover Beach resident Cezar Roy as the man killed after a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into another car on the Cuesta Grade last week. Under the influence... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach arson suspect identified

Written on 1 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach police have identified a 30-year-old Los Angeles man as the arson suspect who allegedly started the brush fire that burned off the east side of Highway 101 on Sunday. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., a caller... (Continue reading)

Three arrested at DUI checkpoint in San Luis Obispo

Written on 31 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested three people for DUI and cited one drivers for operating a vehicle without a license or a revoked/suspended license over the weekend, according to police. On Friday night, 418 cars were... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man exploited farmworkers in visa fraud scheme

Written on 31 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in federal prison for illegally collecting tens of thousands of dollars from Mexican nationals in exchange for visas permitting them to be employed as... (Continue reading)

Arson suspect arrested after car fire in Santa Maria parking lot

Written on 31 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a man for arson following a car fire in a parking lot in Santa Maria on Saturday evening. Shortly before 10:15 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of North Broadway over a vehicle... (Continue reading)

Plaskett Fire nearly doubles in size to over 15,000 acres

Written on 30 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County nearly doubled in size reaching 15,479 acres on Sunday. During the day, the fire backed down to Highway 1. The east side of the fire gained the most acreage... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest teen for firearm violation

Written on 30 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria detectives arrested a 19-year-old man on Saturday evening whom they caught at a traffic stop with an unregistered firearm. Shortly after 5 p.m., Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team detectives conducted a traffic stop... (Continue reading)

Brush fire burning off Highway 101 in Pismo Beach, suspected arson

Written on 30 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A brush fire burning off the east side of Highway 101 in Pismo Beach on Sunday afternoon is suspected to be arson related, according to witnesses. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near... (Continue reading)

Gas prices rise in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 30 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments
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By KAREN VELIE While the average price for gas fell in the United States, in California and San Luis Obispo County prices continued to increase last week, according to AAA. SLO County gas prices jumped four cents to $5.90 a... (Continue reading)