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Cal Poly float wins award at 2024 Rose Parade

Written on 2 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly universities’ float, featuring electric eels powering musical implements in a colorful undersea environment with massive manta rays, received the Crown City Innovator Award at the 135th Rose Parade held New Year’s Day. The float was... (Continue reading)

Newsom extends health benefits to undocumented immigrants

Written on 1 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 39 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid a huge budget shortfall, on Monday Governor Gavin Newsom offered comprehensive healthcare insurance to California’s approximately 700,000 undocumented immigrants. “In California, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage — regardless of income or... (Continue reading)

Man arrested following chase with Paso Robles police

Written on 31 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Police arrested a 32-year-old Paso Robles man who led officers on a chase that started on Highway 46 east and ended on Ramada Drive on Saturday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m., a Paso Robles police officer attempted... (Continue reading)

High surf and flooding warnings extended for SLO County

Written on 31 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has extended the high surf and flood warning for San Luis Obispo County until 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Forecasters warn of surfs of 10 to 14 feet along the coast and... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices fall under $5, find the best prices

Written on 31 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though gas prices fell last week in San Luis Obispo County, prices are on the rise in both the state and country. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

Mudslide closes Halcyon Road in Arroyo Grande

Written on 30 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A mudslide closed Halcyon Road just north of Highway 1 in both directions on Saturday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a caller reported half of the southbound lane of Halcyon Road had collapsed. Crews are working to... (Continue reading)

California police officer killed at scene of pot shop burglary

Written on 30 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects who allegedly burglarized a marijuana dispensary in Oakland early Friday morning opened fire, striking and killing a plain-clothed police officer who was driving an unmarked vehicle.  Just before 1 a.m., dispatchers sent Oakland... (Continue reading)

Lompoc police shoot, kill alleged robber on crime spree

Written on 29 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc police officer or officers reportedly shot and killed an armed man who attempted two robberies and a carjacking at a Circle K overnight Thursday and early Friday morning.  Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, an... (Continue reading)

Fire damages home in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged a house in rural Arroyo Grande on Thursday evening.  Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on Stagecoach Road near Plancha Way, according to Cal Fire. The fire burned... (Continue reading)

High surf warnings, flooding in SLO and Santa Barbara counties

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A high-surf warning is in effect for coastal areas of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties until 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Beach conditions in SLO County are becoming extremely dangerous... (Continue reading)