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Fire burns close to structures east of Paso Robles

Written on 24 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned five acres east of Paso Robles on Wednesday, coming close to multiple structures and requiring the evacuation of a tortoise. Shortly after 1 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning in the 6600 block... (Continue reading)

Fire burns barn, two trailers near Creston

Written on 24 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned a barn and two trailers near Creston early Wednesday morning. Shortly after 4 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning along the 5100 block of Creston Valley Road close to Highway 41, according to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for hit-and-run driver, two injured

Written on 23 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who injured two bicyclists on Tuesday. Shortly before noon, two bicyclists were riding southbound on S. Higuera near the cemetery when a white sedan hit and... (Continue reading)

Man assaults juveniles riding on the sidewalk in Santa Barbara

Written on 23 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara police arrested a 65-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two juveniles because they were riding their electric bikes on State Street in the downtown area on July 21. Shortly before 6 p.m., Donald Calvello told a... (Continue reading)

Two individuals killed in Highway 46 head-on crash

Written on 23 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two individuals were killed and a third person suffered major injuries in a head-on crash on Highway 46 in northeastern San Luis Obispo County shortly on Tuesday morning. Shortly after midnight, one person was driving a 2020... (Continue reading)

Big Lots closing three stores on the Central Coast

Written on 22 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores nationwide, including three on the Central Coast. Big lots in Atascadero, Santa Maria and Lompoc have posted closure signs. Local Big Lot stores are currently offering 20% savings... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hits power pole in Paso Robles, causes outage

Written on 22 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle struck a power pole in Paso Robles Monday morning, resulting in an outage for hundreds of local residents. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., the vehicle hit a power pole by the intersection of Creston and Stagecoach... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices fall under $5, find the best prices

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo county fell to under $5 during the past week. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cents... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles officers nab two suspects with drugs, stolen car

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested two people on Friday who they found with drugs and a stolen car. Shortly after noon, an officer spotted a stolen vehicle at a gas station in the 1200 block of 24th... (Continue reading)

Two individuals rescued after kayak overturns off of Pismo Beach

Written on 20 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel rescued two individuals who were stranded in the ocean after a kayak overturned off of Pismo Beach Saturday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., a witness reported an overturned kayak and two individuals in the water... (Continue reading)