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Former SLO consignment store owner sentenced to felony probation

Written on 11 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge has sentenced a woman who owned a San Luis Obispo consignment store to felony probation and more than 1,000 hours of community service, in addition to a requirement she pay more than $300,000 in restitution,... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for wallet, identity theft suspect

Written on 11 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are searching for an identify theft suspect who allegedly stole a person’s wallet and then made purchases using the victim’s cards. After stealing the wallet, the man purchased gift cards, according to the... (Continue reading)

Firefighters tackle house fire in Paso Robles

Written on 11 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters responded quickly to a house fire in Paso Robles on Monday, putting out a fire in the attic before it spread to the rest of the home. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a fire... (Continue reading)

Teen wounded in shooting on outskirts of Santa Maria

Written on 11 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a 17-year-old boy on the outskirts of Santa Maria over the weekend. Early Sunday morning, a caller reported a shooting on the 700 block of Rosemary Road. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguish fire in San Luis Obispo, save home

Written on 9 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire burning in a trash can enclosure in San Luis Obispo scorched the rafters of a home on Sunday evening before firefighters arrived and put out the blaze. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas costs falling, find the lowest prices

Written on 9 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Lower demand at the pumps and an increase supply have resulted in another large decline in gas prices. Last week, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped six cents to... (Continue reading)

Plane crashes at winery in rural Paso Robles

Written on 8 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A small plane missed the runway at Halter Ranch Vineyard in rural Paso Robles and crashed on Saturday, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after noon, the pilot of the four-seat Alpha Trainer attempted to land, but missed... (Continue reading)

Steve Ford to speak in Pismo Beach June 13

Written on 8 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By CalCoastNews Staff Steve Ford, actor and youngest son of Gerald and Betty Ford, will deliver a public presentation Thursday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at the SeaCrest Hotel in Pismo Beach. Ford, a Cal Poly graduate and San Luis... (Continue reading)

Man killed in single vehicle crash in Orcutt

Written on 8 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 40-year-old man died after crashing his car in Orcutt Thursday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller the crash off of Highway 135 onto Rice Ranch Road. Responders pronounced the man, who was the solo occupant... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest attempted vehicle theft suspects after South County chase

Written on 7 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man and a woman from Fresno allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle in Arroyo Grande on Wednesday, then led officers on a pursuit around South County before being caught. Shortly before 2 p.m., Arroyo Grande police... (Continue reading)