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Santa Maria man attempts to strangle a police officer

Written on 12 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Police arrested a Santa Maria man Saturday night after he allegedly attempted to strangle a police officer. Shortly after 6 p.m., police responded to a report that Erick Esquivel, 23, was behaving irrationally. Esquivel’s family believed he was under the... (Continue reading)

7 arrested following Atascadero home invasion robbery

Written on 11 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

Seven men, masquerading as police officers, entered a home on the 8400 block of San Gregorio in Atascadero Saturday and restrained and robbed the people inside, police said. Early Saturday morning, the suspects held the victims at gunpoint while they... (Continue reading)

Mountain lion spotted in San Luis Obispo neighborhood

Written on 11 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

San Luis Obispo police are warning residents of a mountain lion sighting at an apartment complex on the 1900 block of Royal Way. Shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday, a concerned citizen reported seeing a mountain lion. Police arrived, but... (Continue reading)

Wal-Mart no longer coming to Atascadero

Written on 10 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

The City of Atascadero announced Friday that Wal-Mart will not be moving ahead with plans to build a new store in Atascadero. For the last 10 years, opponents and proponents have argued over the proposed Wal-Mart store in Atascadero. In... (Continue reading)

CHP officer fires shot in roadside brawl near Camp Roberts

Written on 10 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A high-speed chase on Highway 101 morphed into a roadside brawl near Camp Roberts that involved a CHP officer firing a shot at a suspect. The officer feared for his life after being attacked with a “shiny object,” according to... (Continue reading)

SLO gas and water leaks cause evacuations

Written on 10 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Both gas and water lines ruptured along Bridge Street in San Luis Obispo Friday morning. The gas and water leaks prompted evacuation orders. [KSBY] Shortly after 7 a.m., people began reporting the ruptures. San Luis Obispo police officers responded to... (Continue reading)

Did off-roaders go missing near Pozo?

Written on 9 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

After intercepting a radio broadcast in which three people were heard asking for help, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office launched a search in a forested area southwest of Pozo. Search crews did not locate anyone, and it is... (Continue reading)

Supervisors oppose marine sanctuary following contentious debate

Written on 9 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to oppose the creation of a Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary after listening to approximately 100 people voice their opinions for and against the proposed sanctuary. Supervisors Debbie... (Continue reading)

Couple evacuated from home that could fall into Atascadero Creek

Written on 9 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

An elderly couple’s home is teetering on the edge of falling into the Atascadero Creek. John Shaydak, 71, and Erna Shaydak, 86, have lived in the Ensenada Avenue house for 46 years, according to a GoFundMe page created by their... (Continue reading)

Man and woman found passed out with drugs in stolen car

Written on 9 Feb, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A pair of alleged thieves conked out in a stolen car Sunday afternoon in the 3000 block of Broad Street in San Luis Obispo, according to the city’s police department. Around 2 p.m., a caller reported to police that a... (Continue reading)