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Why are San Luis Obispo County gas prices climbing?

Written on 8 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE California’s already high gas prices are surging after Valero closed its Benicia refinery last week, four months earlier than planned. Fuel requirements, taxes, and environmental programs have increased operating costs and pushed refineries to flee the Golden... (Continue reading)

Vehicle breaks down in Santa Maria, driver assaulted and robbed

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of thieves beat and robbed a driver and his passenger on Friday evening in Santa Maria after he pulled over because of car trouble. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., a caller reported a robbery in the... (Continue reading)

Armed teens rob victims in Santa Maria parking lot, one arrested

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three suspects robbed two people at gun and knifepoint at a parking lot in Santa Maria on Friday evening. Officers later arrested a 17-year-old suspect. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller reported a robbery at a parking... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police to conduct DUI patrols over Super Bowl weekend

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officer plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during Super Bowl LIX weekend. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets on Saturday and Sunday. The... (Continue reading)

Six men arrested in human trafficking sting in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 6 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of a human traffic sting in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, law enforcement arrested one man for human trafficking and five men for arranging to meet with a girl under 15 years old... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 6 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.... (Continue reading)

Laguna Lake Golf Course in San Luis Obispo to stay open

Written on 5 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday to reject Councilwoman Jan Marx’s proposal to repurpose the Laguna Lake Golf Course to low-cost housing as a cost saving measure. Residents and golfers emailed the city... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest suspected cannabis farm burglars

Written on 5 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies arrested three people on Wednesday for the alleged burglary of a cannabis farm in rural Carpinteria. Shortly before 3 a.m., a caller reported a burglary in progress at a cannabis farm on... (Continue reading)

Additional charges against San Luis Obispo hit-and-run driver

Written on 5 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 20-year-old Cal Poly student who allegedly crashed into two people in San Luis Obispo and then fled the scene in January is now facing additional charges including driving under the influence of alcohol. Shortly after 9:30... (Continue reading)

Supreme Court allows California voting map that benefits Democrats

Written on 4 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE The U.S. Supreme Court paved the way on Wednesday for California to use a new voting map that benefits Democrats, a party in line to gain up to five congressional seats this year. The order was unsigned... (Continue reading)