Home  »  Archives

Daily Briefs


Coronavirus outbreak at SLO assisted living facility

Written on 17 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

San Luis Obispo County health officials announced Tuesday information about a coronavirus outbreak at Vista Rosa Assisted Living in the city of SLO, where a total of seven individuals have contracted the virus. On Monday, the assisted living facility located... (Continue reading)

Deputies asking for video surveillance taken during Paso Robles manhunt

Written on 16 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in collecting video footage from homes and businesses in Paso Robles taken during the two day active shooter event. SLO County Sheriff’s detectives are leading the investigation... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita fire reportedly at 10 percent containment

Written on 16 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire on the Riata Ranch in Santa Margarita has burned about 25 acres. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, a 911 caller reported the fire burning off Pozo Road near Las Pilitas Road. The fire, which was fueled by strong... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 400 acres near Avila Beach

Written on 16 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

[UPDATE] #AvilaIC 25+ acres, evacuation advisory for Gragg Canyon Ranch area, HWY 101 N hard closure from Shell Beach Rd to Avila Beach Dr. Aircraft and #Firefighters are making good progress. pic.twitter.com/24mjEdPiyw — CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) June 15, 2020... (Continue reading)

California police unions advertise reform agenda

Written on 16 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Three California police unions ran full-page advertisements on Sunday in major newspapers in the Golden State, as well as the Washington Post, calling for a nationwide set of policing reforms. Jointly, the Los Angeles Police Protective League, San Francisco Police... (Continue reading)

Police searching for armed carjacking suspect

Written on 14 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Deputies are looking for an armed man suspected of a carjacking in Goleta on Friday. Shortly before 11 p.m., the suspect approached a silver Mazda near the intersection of San Simeon Drive and Turnpike Road, brandished a firearm and forced... (Continue reading)

Four men facing 10 years to life for cannabis possession

Written on 13 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Four Mexican nationals, who allegedly attempted to transport marijuana in a fishing boat to a Santa Barbara County beach, were named in a indictment Friday charging them with possessing and intending to distribute more than 4,700 pounds of marijuana. The... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputy remains in critical care

Written on 13 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputy, who was shot in the face by a gunman on Wednesday, remains in critical care, according to deputy Nicholas Dreyfus’ wife Tyler Dreyfus. Following an ambush at the Paso Robles police department, Dreyfus... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus cases surge in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 12 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Amid large public protests and the reopening of more businesses, San Luis Obispo County has seen an increase in newly confirmed coronavirus cases. The county, however, does not disclose tracking information to the public. While the county discloses the general... (Continue reading)

Gunshots fired near Firestone Brewery in Paso Robles

Written on 11 Jun, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Update: The northbound off-ramp to U.S. Highway 101 at Highway 46 West near Paso Robles is closed because of law enforcement activity. The southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 are also heavily congested. Original story: Multiple gunshots were fired near... (Continue reading)