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Morro Bay police searching for car burglars following shopping spree

Written on 23 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Morro Bay police are searching for two men tied to a string of vehicle burglaries early Sunday morning who, following the car break-ins, used stolen credit cards to make purchases at local businesses. At about 7 a.m., a 911 caller... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man lights a cigarette, blows up his RV

Written on 23 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By CCT STAFF A Paso Robles man’s attempt to build an oxy-acetylene torch went terribly wrong on Saturday afternoon after he lit a cigarette and the propane tank he was working with exploded, knocking out the side of his RV... (Continue reading)

Two SLO County high schools students infected with the coronavirus

Written on 22 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Two of the latest San Luis Obispo County individuals inflicted with the Coronavirus are local high school students. Both students attend Arroyo Grande High School, one is a sophomore and the other is a senior. The 10th grader was likely... (Continue reading)

SLO Police asking the public to help identify suspected thief

Written on 22 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

San Luis Obispo police are searching for a man they suspect of stealing several hundred dollars worth of items from a business on the 2000 block of Santa Barbara Avenue. Officers are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to call... (Continue reading)

21 coronavirus cases in SLO County, one person in the ICU

Written on 21 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

A San Luis Obispo County resident is in the intensive care unit at a local hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus. As of Saturday afternoon, 21 county residents have tested positive for the virus, though it is expected many... (Continue reading)

Tanker truck crashes on Highway 166, leaking oil into river

Written on 21 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A tanker truck transporting oil on Highway 166 overturned and crashed into the Cuyama River on Saturday, endangering the Santa Maria Valley groundwater basin, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Shortly after 6 a.m., the truck carrying 6,000... (Continue reading)

Police want the public to stop reporting people for walking outside

Written on 21 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Santa Maria Police Department is asking the public to stop reporting people for being outside their homes. On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all California residents to shelter at home in response to the coronavirus. The order took place... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police arrest three men for arson and theft

Written on 20 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Paso Robles police arrested the men who allegedly conspired to ignite a fire inside Lowe’s home improvement store Sunday night in order to create a distraction as they stole a pipe threader. Shortly after 8 p.m., a man entered the... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus cases up to 16 in SLO County

Written on 20 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo County health officials confirmed 16 cases of the coronavirus as of Friday afternoon, at a time most county residents are abiding by shelter at home rules. Of those who have tested positive for the virus: seven live... (Continue reading)

Trump shuts United States-Mexico border to non-essential travel

Written on 20 Mar, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Starting Saturday, tourists and shoppers will not be allowed to cross the United States-Mexico border. On Friday morning, the Trump Administration announced the closure of the border to all travel deemed non-essential. Earlier in the week, the same restriction was... (Continue reading)