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K-9 helps Pismo Beach police capture suspect inside trailer

Written on 16 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A K-9 helped Pismo Beach police officers arrest a suspect who was barricaded inside a trailer on Wednesday. Dispatchers sent officers to an RV trailer that a suspect had allegedly broken into. The suspect was believed to... (Continue reading)

State Parks commission meets in SLO County to discuss Oceano Dunes

Written on 16 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The State’s Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission is meeting today in Arroyo Grande where they will discuss attempts to phase out off-road vehicle usage at the Oceano Dunes based on controversial allegations dust from the dunes... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo MMA fighter goes professional

Written on 15 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo Mixed Martial Arts fighter Steven Sainsbury is competing in his first professional MMA bout in Long Beach on May 18. The 31-year-old San Luis Obispo native is slated to participate in a “Lights Out... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo lowers parking rates in response to public outcry

Written on 15 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In response to backlash from the public, the San Luis Obispo City Council voted on Tuesday to lower parking rates. During its meeting, the council considered three options. The first option consisted of keeping the first hour... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande vote to leave recycle water agency

Written on 15 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Both Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande city councils voted this week to quit the joint powers association tied to the Central Coast Blue reclaimed water project. Last month, the Arroyo Grande City Council voted to quit the... (Continue reading)

Person airlifted to hospital after rollover crash near Shandon

Written on 14 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person was airlifted to the hospital after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Shandon Tuesday morning. Shortly before noon, the car crashed near the intersection of Highway 46 and Highway 41. Two individuals sustained minor injuries and... (Continue reading)

Two Fresno men arrested for stealing from Paso Robles Target store

Written on 14 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested two Fresno men for stealing from the Paso Robles Target store on Monday.  At approximately 4:04 p.m., Paso Robles police learned of a theft at Target. Officers investigated and determined Christopher Arreola, 28, and... (Continue reading)

SLO County transportation tax measure will not go on November ballot

Written on 14 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) has halted its effort to place a .5% sales tax measure on the November ballot. [KCBX] SLOCOG had been pushing for a tax measure to boost transportation funding in... (Continue reading)

Dead whale washes up on Pismo Beach amid offshore sonar use

Written on 14 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A dead whale washed up on Pismo Beach Sunday morning amid a company’s use of sonar off the coast. The small whale carcass appeared on the shore near Tower 5 north of the Pismo Pier, attracting numerous... (Continue reading)

Alleged hit-and-run driver cooperating with Grover Beach police

Written on 13 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The alleged hit-and-run driver who is accused of seriously injuring a bicyclist late Saturday night has contacted the Grover Beach Police Department and is being cooperative, officials say. Shortly after 11 p.m., a car owned by William... (Continue reading)