Daily Briefs


Catholic priest brought children from Mexico to abuse in Los Osos

By KAREN VELIE The Catholic priest who is charged with sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County more than 30 years ago, brought the boys from Mexico to Los Osos where he assaulted them, according to a San... (Continue reading)

Three people on trial for pimping out teen, three juries

By KAREN VELIE Three people accuses of pimping out a previously missing 15-year-old girl from Nevada in San Luis Obispo County are headed to trial, each with their own jury. This is the first case with three juries in the... (Continue reading)

San Miguel faces public safety power shutoff over fire risk

By KAREN VELIE PG&E is considering a public safety power shutoff for parts of the San Miguel  community beginning on Thursday at 9 a.m. and continuing to Saturday at 8 p.m. While a shutoff is likely, the dates and times... (Continue reading)

California lawmakers seek mask ban for law enforcement

By KAREN VELIE Amid anger over deportations in California, two California lawmakers announced plans to create a mask ban bill to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings when interacting with the public. State Sens. Scott Wiener and Jesse... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police warn residents about text scam

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning the public about a text scam aimed at extorting money from local residents. Multiple community members recently informed the department they received text messages regarding alleged unpaid parking citations. These... (Continue reading)

Fire displaces five people in Oceano

By KAREN VELIE A fire fueled by clutter displaced five people in Oceano on Monday morning. Shortly after 5 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a home on the 1400 block of 16th Street. Firefighters were able to... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest teen with a gun at the arcade in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a teen who was spotted with a gun in his waistband at the arcade in San Luis Obispo of Friday evening. Shortly after 11 p.m., staff at the arcade on the 600 block of Higuera... (Continue reading)

Truck crashes into Jack in the Box in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A white pickup truck crashed into the Jack in the Box in San Luis Obispo on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., the truck jumped the curb and hit the Jack in the Box  at the intersection... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue falling, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE While gas prices generally peak this time of year, the average gas price in San Luis Obispo County has declined for months. The average price for a gallon of gas in SLO County dropped two cents last... (Continue reading)

Bitter Fire near Shandon scorches 1,300 acres

By KAREN VELIE The Bitter Fire burning near Shandon has scorched 1,300 acres and is 26% contained on Saturday evening. First reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the fire is in rolling hills of grass and barley fields. Access... (Continue reading)