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Pismo Beach officers seek help identifying thieves

Written on 4 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding two thieves who broke into multiple vehicles early Friday morning. Surveillance cameras caught the two suspects as they attempted to open door handles of cars parked... (Continue reading)

Man seriously injured in vehicle versus pedestrian accident

Written on 3 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A man was seriously injured in a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on the 1800 block of Spring Street in Paso Robles on Thursday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., a silver Toyota Highlander crashed into the 74-year-old man,... (Continue reading)

Massive estate in rural Cambria sells after 15 years on the market

Written on 3 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE After 15 years on the market, a massive estate in rural Cambria sold for $17,225,000 last week. The San Luis Obispo County estate includes a Venetian-style 12,000 square-foot mansion, two guest homes, a caretakers cottage, helipad, vineyards,... (Continue reading)

Revamping Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo, construction starting

Written on 3 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo on Friday announced plans to begin construction in January to revamp of Mission Plaza. The revitalization of the heart of Downtown SLO is estimated to take nine months. Construction is slated... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County welcomes the first baby of 2025

Written on 3 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE French Hospital Medical Center welcomed  San Luis Obispo County’s first baby of 2025, a healthy baby girl named Nayeli Sarahi Diaz. Born at 8:19 a.m. on Jan. 1, Nayeli weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20.5... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara Judge accused of misconduct

Written on 1 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge is facing formal proceedings over allegations of misconduct related to him acting as an attorney for a love interest and for disparaging other judges and court staff. The allegations primarily focus... (Continue reading)

One person injured in two-car crash in Port San Luis

Written on 1 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE One person suffered moderate injuries when two cars crashed, with one landing near the beach, at Port San Luis on Wednesday afternoon, according to the CHP. Shortly after 2 p.m., a gray Mercedes and a white MINI... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly float wins award at 2025 Rose Parade

Written on 1 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly universities’ float, depicting Scotland’s most camera-averse underwater mystic on its best day, received the Leishman Public Spirit Award at the 136th Rose Parade held New Year’s Day. Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and California... (Continue reading)

A look at SLO County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 31 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A dry end of 2024 has left San Luis Obispo County with below average rainfall totals for this time of year. However, back-to-back wet years have replenished local and state reservoirs. For example, Lopez Lake currently has... (Continue reading)

Out with the old, in with the new in Pismo Beach

Written on 31 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rosemarie Gaglione to replace Ben Fine as public works director. Gaglione has over 30 years of experience in public works, including working for Marin County and the cities of... (Continue reading)