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Nearly $400,000 raised for slain officer’s wife and two children

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A GoFundMe raising money for the family of slain San Luis Obispo Police Detective Luca Benedetti has amassed more than $380,000 in donations, as of Thursday evening. Benedetti, 37, died in a shootout with a reportedly mentally... (Continue reading)

CDC eases mask wearing restrictions, what that means for you

Written on 13 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that fully vaccinated people can resume indoors and outdoors activities without wearing a masks or distancing, regardless of the size of the gathering. “If you are fully vaccinated,... (Continue reading)

Alleged cop killer suffered mental illness after losing job, mother says

Written on 13 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

The San Luis Obispo man who shot and killed one police detective and wounded another suffered from mental illness in the aftermath of losing his job at the rock climbing gym he allegedly burglarized hours prior to the fatal shooting.... (Continue reading)

Alleged cop killer burglarized his former employer, a SLO climbing gym

Written on 12 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The fatal shooting of a San Luis Obispo police officer on Monday was preceded by the gunman allegedly burglarizing a business for which he previously worked. Early Monday morning, a burglar broke into the San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Atascadero State Hospital employee illicitly accessed immigration records

Written on 12 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In addition to accessing health information, social security numbers and other personal information belonging to Atascadero State Hospital patients, workers and job applicants, an ASH information technology employee also improperly accessed the immigration backgrounds of individuals affiliated... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County now vaccinating people 12 and above

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

San Luis Obispo County residents ages 12 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. People age 12 and above can sign up for a vaccine through Recover SLO. Because of FDA regulations, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man with a BB gun prompts school lockdown

Written on 11 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Local officials placed Atascadero Middle School on lockdown Monday afternoon after a man was walking nearby brandishing a BB gun that was initially thought to be a rifle. Shortly before 2 p.m, a 911 caller reported a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police officer shot on Camellia Court

Written on 10 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: Two San Luis Obispo police officers were serving a search warrant at a home on Camellia Court when a man shot both of the officers. Investigators are not releasing information regarding the officers’ injuries at this... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police arrest burglary suspects, one rearrested

Written on 10 May, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a pair of alleged thieves in Grover Beach on Friday, one of whom was rearrested on Sunday following her release from jail. Early Friday morning, Grover Beach patrol officers found Robert Inacio, 26, of... (Continue reading)

Live music returning to Vina Robles in Paso Robles

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

After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, live entertainment in San Luis Obispo County gets its mojo back with a fresh slate of summer concerts to keep local music lovers happy. The Vina Robles Amphitheatre season kicks off on July... (Continue reading)