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Red flag warnings in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties

Written on 13 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties because of a high risk of large fires with very rapid spread, according to the National Weather Service.... (Continue reading)

Atascadero officer helps tourist recover her belongings

Written on 12 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department has recognized Corporal Brett Calloway for his exceptional work helping a tourist from Hong Kong recover her purse and identifications. Late last month, the woman was traveling through our community when she stopped... (Continue reading)

Van crashes into cars and people on Stearns Wharf, injures five

Written on 12 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A commercial van crashed into two pedestrians and 10 parked cars on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara on Saturday afternoon, injuring five people. Shortly before 4 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a collision on the wharf. Santa... (Continue reading)

Drones inspecting power lines in Pismo Beach

Written on 11 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Over the next few days, multiple drones are scheduled to inspect power poles and telecommunication poles in Pismo Beach, the police department announced on Saturday. Spectrum Communications and PG&E contracted with a drone company to conduct inspections... (Continue reading)

Driver killed in crash with semi truck in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A driver was killed in a crash with a semi truck in Santa Maria on Saturday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly before 6:30 a.m., the driver crashed his vehicle into a semi truck on Highway 1... (Continue reading)

Kohl’s department store closing in San Luis Obispo

Written on 11 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Kohl’s department stores announced Friday it is closing 27 underperforming stores, including its San Luis Obispo location, as it works to increase profitability amid falling sales. It is not yet known how many people will lose their... (Continue reading)

Fire erupts in Paso Robles, multiple units rush to the scene

Written on 10 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By ANNIE BRAFF A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle in rural Paso Robles on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at 4070 Whispering Oak Way near Jardine Road. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police arrest two teens for fireworks violations

Written on 10 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested two teens for allegedly setting off fireworks in a park last week. Over multiple nights, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., the suspects set off illegal fireworks in... (Continue reading)

Wrong-way driver crashes into Jeep in Arroyo Grande

Written on 9 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

BY KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver, who was headed the wrong way on Highway 101 in Arroyo Grande, crashed into a Jeep on Thursday morning. Shortly before 1 p.m., David Berdahl was driving a 2008 Ford Ranger northbound in... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police searching for alleged purse thieves

Written on 9 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero police are searching for a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a purse at In-N-Out Burger in the North County city. Police are circulating surveillance images of a man and woman inside the Atascadero In-N-Out. The... (Continue reading)