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Santa Margarita man sentenced to 100 years in prison

Written on 13 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The court sentenced a Santa Margarita man on Monday to 100 years to life in prison for sexually abusing multiple children over four decades. Michael Anthony Brians, 60, abused five girls between about 1983 and 2016. A... (Continue reading)

Storm leaves hundreds without power in SLO County

Written on 13 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Hundreds of San Luis Obispo County residents are starting their week in the dark. A strong storm system with heavy winds has knocked out power to hundreds of homes and businesses throughout the county. In the Shandon... (Continue reading)

Storm brings rain, road closures to Central Coast

Written on 13 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A series of storms is arriving on the Central Coast, and the rainfall could soak San Luis Obispo County through Christmas. In the initial storm, Central Coast locations could receive between three and five inches of rain... (Continue reading)

Gov. Newsom wants to model gun bill after Texas abortion law

Written on 12 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced plans to use a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a controversial law that limits abortions in Texas to develop legislation to provide members of the public an avenue for filing... (Continue reading)

Hiker finds dead body on Bishop Peak in San Luis Obispo

Written on 11 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A hiker found a dead body on Bishop Peak in San Luis Obispo on Friday. At about 5:30 p.m., the hiker reported finding skeletal remains clad in clothing. SLO Police officers and SLO County Sheriff deputies looked... (Continue reading)

Cat stolen out of car parked at the Carlton in Atascadero

Written on 11 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman is offering a $3,000 reward for her cat that a burglar allegedly stole in a smash and grab outside the Carlton Hotel in Atascadero Thursday night. Between 9:10 and 9:50 p.m., Rachel Foley’s car was... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay lottery winner identified

Written on 11 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Lottery on Thursday identified the Morro Bay man who won the largest lottery in state history, nearly $700 million, as Scott Godfrey. Godfrey purchased the $699 million lottery ticket at Albertsons in Morro Bay. He... (Continue reading)

SLO County reports 109 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Written on 10 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County reported 109 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, and one death. New COVID-19 case rates have remained primarily unchanged at a moderate level for more than four weeks, with average daily rates from 34... (Continue reading)

Vandals damage Atascadero playground for disabled children

Written on 10 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects vandalized an Atascadero playground designed for disabled children. [KSBY] Joy Playground, located at Colony Park, is the only playground for disabled children in San Luis Obispo County. Earlier this week, the playground was... (Continue reading)

Another COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Barbara County Jail

Written on 9 Dec, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE An additional five inmates at the Santa Barbara County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19 during the past two days. After a lengthy lull in cases, an inmate in the male basement dormitory tested positive for the... (Continue reading)