Daily Briefs


Woman killed in crash on Highway 46 near Paso Robles

A 25-year-old woman from Tulare died Saturday evening after driving off Highway 46 north of Paso Robles. Shortly after 6 p.m., Brittany Muldrow was driving a black Volvo westbound on Highway 46 near Gruenhagen Flats Road at a high-rate of... (Continue reading)

Comparing coronavirus cases in Central Coast counties

Following a three day surge in confirmed coronavirus cases in San Luis Obispo County, during the past two days there have been only three new cases of the virus. County officials are planning a phased reopening of the economy based... (Continue reading)

Former San Luis Obispo resident accuses Biden of sexual assault

Former San Luis Obispo resident Tara Reade accused Joe Biden in March of sexual misconduct, a claim that she now describes as sexual assault, according to the Intercept. Adding support to Reade’s allegation is a recently discovered recording of Reade’s... (Continue reading)

Officers searching for hit-and-run driver in Los Osos

California Highway Patrol officers are searching for the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that crashed into a motorcyclist in Los Osos on Saturday afternoon and then drove away. Shortly before 5 p.m., the 57-year-old motorcyclist was headed eastbound on... (Continue reading)

Three inmates and one staffer at California Men’s Colony infected with coronavirus

A third inmate at the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo County tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Medical personnel have tested 22 CMC inmates for the virus. Of... (Continue reading)

Employee at skilled nursing facility in Templeton contracts coronavirus

An employee at Vineyard Hill’s Health Center in Templeton tested positive Friday for the coronavirus, which has prompted testing of all staff and employees at the rehabilitation facility, according to San Luis Obipos County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein.... (Continue reading)

Cop impersonator shoots at woman in Atascadero

An Atascadero man who had been pretending to be a law enforcement officer allegedly fired a shot into the vehicle of a woman attempting to get away from him, police said. On April 11, at 2:20 a.m., police responded to... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with a surge in new coronavirus cases, 14 in one day

San Luis Obispo County saw its biggest jump on Friday of confirmed coronavirus cases, following an increase in testing from private labs. After averaging about two new cases a day, on Wednesday the county had eight confirmed cases, seven on... (Continue reading)

NBC reporter falsely claims SLO County restaurants reopening

A Today Show  reporter on Thursday incorrectly reported that San Luis Obispo County plans to end shelter at home rules for dine-in restaurants on May 1. In addition, the reporter said other types of businesses were also set to reopen... (Continue reading)

California Men’s Colony employee tests positive for coronavirus

A day after announcing the second coronavirus case among inmates at the California Men’s Colony, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced a staffer at the San Luis Obispo County prison had tested positive for the virus. The new... (Continue reading)