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Vegetation fire burns 100 acres in rural Santa Margarita

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

By KAREN VELIE A vegetation fire burned approximately 100 acres in rural Santa Margarita on Saturday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning off Highway 58 near East Pozo Road. After several hours, Cal Fire crews... (Continue reading)

Man arrested for stabbing woman to death in Santa Maria

Written on 10 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a man who allegedly killed a woman in the northern Santa Barbara County city on Friday. Shortly before 11 a.m., a 911 caller reported a possible stabbing in the 1700 block of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police officers honor Luca Benedetti

Written on 10 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers lined up on Saturday morning to honor the life and service of officer Luca Benedetti, who died in the line of duty in 2021. More than a dozen officers assembled outside the... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man facing up to 10 years in prison for selling guns

Written on 9 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal jury on Thursday found Rochlem Eric Aquino Yadao, 48, of Santa Maria guilty of conspiracy to deal in firearms without a license, according to acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith. In 2020, several people conspired to... (Continue reading)

Two signs vandalized at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Vandals damaged two signs at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo early Friday morning. Shortly before 5 a.m., Cal Pol staffers discovered vandals had added paint to the entrance signs at Santa Rosa Street and Highland Drive and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo CHP officers arrest parolee for driving with guns

Written on 8 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An incident that began as an officer making a “simple registration stop” resulted in the arrest of a parolee who was driving a car with firearms inside it, according to the CHP San Luis Obispo Office. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s $2 billion tourism industry grew in 2024

Written on 8 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County’s tourism industry increased by 2.6% in 2024, reaching a total of $2.4 billion, according to the county’s marketing organization Visit SLO CAL. Visit SLO CAL recently released the findings of a report on... (Continue reading)

Intoxicated driver crashes into bicyclist in San Luis Obispo

Written on 7 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a driver who allegedly struck and injured a pedestrian Tuesday evening while being under the influence of narcotics. Late in the evening, the driver of a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck... (Continue reading)

Undefeated San Luis Obispo MMA fighter to face toughest opponent

Written on 7 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Undefeated San Luis Obispo Mixed Martial Arts fighter Steven Sainsbury is competing in his fifth professional bout on May 17 at one of the premiere fighting events in the county – Fight Night III in San Jose.... (Continue reading)

Head-on collision on Highway 58 near Creston

Written on 7 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A head-on collision on Highway 58 near Creston on Wednesday morning has stalled traffic in both directions, according to the CHP. Shortly before 7 a.m., a brown Dodge Ram pulling a trailer crashed head-on with a black... (Continue reading)