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Fire in Atascadero destroys RV, injures owner, spreads to riverbed

Written on 13 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire in Atascadero on Sunday destroyed an RV and injured the owner of the motorhome, while also burning vegetation in and around the Salinas riverbed. Shortly after 2:10 p.m., Atascadero Fire And Emergency Services learned of... (Continue reading)

Driver hits and injures 65-year-old transient in San Luis Obispo

Written on 13 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and seriously injured a 65-year-old male transient  who was walking in San Luis Obis Sunday night. Shortly after 10 p.m., dispatchers sent San Luis Obispo police officers and firefighters to the 2900 block of... (Continue reading)

Fire burns outbuildings just outside Paso Robles

Written on 12 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned several outbuildings in rural Paso Robles on Monday, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning in the 5000 block of Awaken Place near Links Golf Course of... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teen charged with felony hit-and-run

Written on 12 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man is in the hospital and a teen is in San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Hall following a hit-and-run crash in Paso Robles early Sunday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly after 1 p.m., a traffic... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for bike rider who fled traffic stop

Written on 12 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are searching for a bike rider who fled from a traffic stop on Broad Street. The police department is circulating an image of a male who appears to be riding an electric bicycle.... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police issue 10 citations at DUI checkpoint

Written on 12 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN While conducting a DUI checkpoint Saturday night, Santa Maria police officers arrested no intoxicated drivers but did issue 10 citations for driving without a license. The Santa Maria Police Department held a DUI checkpoint in the 500... (Continue reading)

Crews battle motorhome fire in Atascadero

Written on 11 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling a motorhome fire that spread to vegetation in Atascadero on Sunday. Shortly after 2 p.m., a caller reported a motorhome burning on El Camino Real in the Home Depot parking lot. Firefighters battled the... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande teen arrested following high-speed chase

Written on 11 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police arrested an 18-year-old city resident following a high-speed chase on Friday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., an officer attempted to pull over a recklessly driven car. After giving a false name, the driver fled... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices continue decline, find the best prices

Written on 10 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in the United States is declining while electric prices remain steady.The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped five cents last week to... (Continue reading)

Elected official in Santa Maria charged with manslaughter

Written on 10 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Prosecutors recently charged a Santa Maria man who serves on both airport and school boards for manslaughter over a May 2 crash that killed a 39-year-old woman. David Baskett was driving a rented Caterpillar telescoping forklift on... (Continue reading)