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Car crashes into San Luis Obispo house

Written on 16 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car crashed into a house at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday evening. The elderly driver of the sedan suffered a medical emergency and drove through the fence... (Continue reading)

Inmate found dead at Northern Santa Barbara County Jail

Written on 16 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 68-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive in the Northern Branch Jail on Tuesday. Shortly after noon, while conducting a routine check, a custody deputy found... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man charged with contacting a minor for sex

Written on 15 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero police officers arrested a 30-year-old Atascadero man on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to contact a minor for sex. Detectives served an arrest warrant in the 9300 block of Rivera Lane in Atascadero. Officers arrested Nicholas Jordan... (Continue reading)

Driver falls asleep, slams into traffic control truck in San Luis Obispo

Written on 15 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the back of a traffic control truck in San Luis Obispo on Monday. Shortly before 5 p.m., the driver of a silver pickup truck rear ended... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach bank robbery suspect arrested in Paso Robles

Written on 14 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 67-year-old man allegedly robbed a Grover Beach bank on Monday, then fled and was caught in Paso Robles. Shortly after noon, a caller reported the Wells Fargo Bank on Grand Avenue in Grover Beach had just... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teen killed in rural Templeton crash

Written on 14 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 15-year-old boy from Paso Robles died, and two other teens suffered injuries, following a single-car crash in rural Templeton on Sunday night, according to the CHP. Just before 10 p.m.,  a caller reported a solo vehicle... (Continue reading)

Fire damages garage of San Luis Obispo home

Written on 13 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged the garage of a house in San Luis Obispo on Sunday. The fire broke out at a residence in the 700 block of Del Rio Drive near Diablo Avenue, according to the San Luis... (Continue reading)

Wrong way driver crashes into storage container in San Luis Obispo

Written on 13 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A wrong way driver flipped his car and crashed into a storage container in San Luis Obispo early Friday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported a single vehicle crash on the 400 block of Higuera Street.... (Continue reading)

Gas prices skyrocket in SLO County, find lowest costs

Written on 13 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments
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By KAREN VELIE Amid unrest in the Middle East, the average price for gas surged in San Luis Obispo County last week jumping 12 cents to $6.19 a gallon, according to AAA. At $5.99, the average price for a gallon... (Continue reading)

Man wounded in Santa Maria shooting

Written on 12 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man suffered a gunshot wound in an overnight shooting in Santa Maria. Early Saturday morning, just after midnight, officers responded to the 2400 block of North Baldwin Way. Officers located a 34-year-old man who had sustained... (Continue reading)