Daily Briefs


SLO County unemployment rate dropped in May, still high

San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate dropped modestly in May, as small groups of people went back to work amid the pandemic, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While the number of unemployed continues to fall, the economic outlook... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man killed in possible road-rage incident

A 38-year-old man was killed in a crash in Nipomo last weekend, during an altercation authorities are investigating as a possible road rage incident. [KSBY] On June 13 at about 1:20 a.m., San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputies responded to... (Continue reading)

Multiple vehicles burn in Paso Robles fire

An RV fire spread and burned multiple vehicles in a residential community east of Paso Robles Wednesday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported an RV on fire on a property in Whitley Gardens on Grace Drive near Ross... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders Californians to wear face masks

With coronavirus cases continuing to increase as the state reopens, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order Thursday requiring Californians to wear face coverings in most common and public places, both indoors and outdoors, when six-foot social distancing is... (Continue reading)

Investigators release photos of Atascadero bank robbery suspects

Atascadero police are asking the public to help them identify two people suspected in the May 28 robbery of the Golden 1 Bank on El Camino Real. Investigators obtained video footage from a local business of the suspected bank robber... (Continue reading)

Updates on the five officers injured in Paso Robles manhunt

Law enforcement agencies have identified five officers who suffered injuries in the manhunt for a mentally ill gunman in Paso Robles last week, and provided updates on their conditions. Four of the five officers were shot with bullets, while the... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus outbreak at SLO assisted living facility

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

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

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

[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)