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California’s 2024 propositions: Winners and losers

Written on 3 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE With only 27,101 ballots remaining to be counted in California, here are the six winning and the four losing propositions in 2024. Prop. 2 – Yes on bonds for public schools and college facilities Provides for $10... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 154

Written on 3 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County on Nov. 29 as 22-year-old Otoniel Diaz of Goleta. Shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday, Diaz hit... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seeking help identifying bike thief

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who stole two bicycles on Nov. 23. At 11:30 a.m., a person in a white truck stole two bicycles out of a truck... (Continue reading)

Man dies after bar fight in Atascadero, identified

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man who suffered a head injury during a bar fight in Atascadero has died from his injuries. Investigators identified the deceased man as 30-year-old Lucky Thomas of Atascadero. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 24, a... (Continue reading)

Neighbors concerned about access to homes in Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A sign posted as you leave or enter Tassajara Creek Road in Santa Margarita informs residents their only access to their homes will be closed from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. for the next three days for... (Continue reading)

Three-car crash on Highway 101 in Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A three-car crash on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita has snarled southbound traffic. Shortly after 8:20, a caller reported a three car collision on Highway 101 north of Highway 58.  CHP officers closed one southbound lane of... (Continue reading)

Small decline in abortions after Row v. Wade overturned

Written on 30 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though 13 states enacted abortion bans after Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortions in the United States fell only 2% a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2021, there were... (Continue reading)

Disoriented seals and sea lions found on Central Coast beaches

Written on 30 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Members of the public are spotting disoriented marine mammals on Central Coast beaches. Under the Pismo Beach Pier on Friday afternoon, a disoriented sea lion appeared to suffer from mutiple seizures. Wildlife groups from Oceano to Morro... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police to conduct DUI patrols on Saturday

Written on 29 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Saturday, the department announced Friday. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 8 p.m. to 2... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 154

Written on 29 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County on Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 5 a.m., the motorcyclist hit a guard rail near East Camino Cielo.... (Continue reading)