Daily Briefs


State has 30 days to notify cannabis businesses of billboard ban

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control has 30 days to inform all cannabis business owners that they can no longer advertise on highways that cross state lines, according to a judgement San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Ginger Garrett... (Continue reading)

Fires scorch two residential properties in Atascadero

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Fires damaged two homes in Atascadero on Monday, with one in the early morning and the other in the afternoon. Shortly before 3:30 a.m., a caller reported a chimney fire at a house in the 7700 block... (Continue reading)

Ten people died from COVID-19 over the weekend in SLO County

With 10 new deaths over the past three days from COVID-19, there are now 111 confirmed deaths in San Luis Obispo County. During the past three days, 1,158 tested positive for the  coronavirus in SLO County, bringing the county’s total... (Continue reading)

Waves sweep man off rocks in Morro Bay

A man is in the hospital after a wave swept him off a jetty on the south side of Morro Bay Monday morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the man was walking along the jetty when the wave knocked him off... (Continue reading)

Six inmates utilize homemade rope in escape from California jail

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities are conducting a manhunt for six inmates who escaped the Merced County Downtown Jail Saturday night. The inmates gained access to the roof of the jail and used a homemade rope to scale down the side... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue two young surfers from under the Pismo Beach pier

Emergency crews rescued two surfers who were trapped under the Pismo Beach Pier in dangerous surf conditions Sunday afternoon. At approximately, 1:18 p.m., witnesses reported a person under the pier was in need of help, according to Cal Fire. The... (Continue reading)

Up to 22-foot waves coming to San Luis Obispo County

For the second time this month, forecasters are warning of large waves and dangerous rip currents along the San Luis Obispo County coastline. Storms out in the Pacific are whipping up 16 to 22 foot waves with local sets up... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man loses manslaughter conviction appeal

The California Court of Appeal rejected an attempt by the former owner of the Manse on Marsh to overturns his convictions for manslaughter and elder dependent abuse over the 2014 death of a dementia patient who walked away from the... (Continue reading)

SLO County couple accused of murdering Los Osos man

Police arrested a man from Nipomo and his wife, listed as living in Arroyo Grande, on suspicion of murdering a Los Osos man at a hotel in Grants Pass, Oregon on Tuesday. Shortly before noon, an employee of the Red... (Continue reading)

Police identify the man accused of hate crimes at a SLO hospital

The San Luis Obispo Police Department has identified the man who allegedly threatened a doctor and a patient at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center on Friday as Daniel Marcom, a homeless man who suffers from mental illness and addiction issues.... (Continue reading)