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Oceano man charged with shooting teenagers in Santa Maria

Written on 2 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 19-year-old Oceano man and his 41-year-old father are in jail for allegedly shooting two teenagers at a fast food restaurant in Santa Maria early Friday morning. Shortly before 1 a.m., an altercation between two groups resulted... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police seek information on alleged sexual assailant

Written on 1 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Officers are asking anyone who has been sexually assaulted by a 59-year-old man working as a “Sobador,” a person who performs healing massages, to contact the Paso Robles Police Department. On Halloween, a woman reported David Cruz... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man stabbed on Halloween

Written on 1 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One man is in jail and another is in the hospital after a stabbing in Santa Maria on Halloween. Shortly before 9 a.m., a caller reported a stabbing in the 200 block of E. Main Street. Officers... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo student settles lawsuit against university

Written on 1 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo recently reached a settlement with a student who sued the university for failing to abide by the California Public Record’s Act. Elizabeth Wilson, a student journalist at Cal Poly, filed three... (Continue reading)

Plan to shorten Cayucos Pier because of storm damage

Written on 1 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE In order to protect the integrity of the Cayucos Pier, San Luis Obispo County plans to remove the last 15-feet of the pier. During a storm on Feb. 20, pilings at the end of the pier were... (Continue reading)

Friends, family seek help finding missing Atascadero man

Written on 31 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Family and friends of Todd Pinion are seeking the public’s help finding the Atascadero man. Todd Pinion was last seen walking in Atascadero on Oct. 23. Pinion is 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a thin build... (Continue reading)

Boil water notice for San Luis Obispo neighborhood

Written on 31 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A water line broke in San Luis Obispo on Thursday morning leading to a temporary boil water notice in the area. An estimated 23 households and Bishop Peak Elementary School received a precautionary boil water notice from... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo doubling fines for Halloween

Written on 30 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses on Halloween through the weekend. The city’s safety enhancement zone begins Halloween at midnight and extends through the weekend. Fines are doubled... (Continue reading)

Spyglass Inn Restaurant in Shell Beach shuts down after 37 years

Written on 30 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE After more than 37 years in business, Spyglass Inn Restaurant in Shell Beach closed its doors. The restaurant closed this week. With beautiful panoramic ocean views, the restaurant was a favorite with both locals and tourists. It... (Continue reading)

Four arrested during property inspection in Lompoc

Written on 30 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a building code inspection of two properties in Lompoc on Wednesday morning, officers arrested four people. The two residential properties, located at 438 South J Street and 215 West Locust Avenue in Lompoc, had previously been... (Continue reading)