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Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to murder

Written on 27 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty on Friday to the murder of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard. She is charged with first degree murder with special enhancements of lying in wait and discharge of a firearm causing death. For... (Continue reading)

Barn fire kills five animals in Templeton

Written on 27 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A barn fire led to the death of five animals on Friday morning in Templeton, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shorty after 5 a.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at a barn... (Continue reading)

Storms cause mud slides, flooding, road closures in SLO County

Written on 25 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Christmas commuters are facing mudslides, road closures and flooding throughout San Luis Obispo County, according to the California Highway Patrol. SLO County is under a flood watch and a high wind warning as an atmospheric river drenches... (Continue reading)

Police arrest organized retail thieves in Santa Maria

Written on 24 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested two people involved in an organized retail theft scheme following a theft at Target. Shortly after noon, officers responded to a reported theft at Target. The two suspects used self-checkouts to pay... (Continue reading)

Here’s how much rain fell across SLO County in the past 24 hours

Written on 24 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An atmospheric river hit San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday with heavy rains, winds, flooding and power outages, which are expected through Christmas. San Luis Obispo County released rain totals for the past 24 hours. Rocky Butte... (Continue reading)

Melodee Buzzard’s mother arrested, body found in Utah

Written on 23 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County deputies arrested the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard on Tuesday morning after the child’ remains were found in Utah. It is suspected the child died in October while on a road trip with... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys commercial building in southern San Luis Obispo County

Written on 23 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a commercial building north of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday morning. At 3 a.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported the fire burning on Bull Canyon Road across from Bob Woods Place.... (Continue reading)

Wind and rain headed to SLO County. How do you prepare?

Written on 23 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A strong atmospheric river storm is set to hit the Central Coast this afternoon.  San Luis Obispo County is under a flood watch and a wind warning. Government officials ask community members to prepare now and be... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County under wind advisory

Written on 22 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Strong winds and rain are in store for San Luis Obispo County over the Christmas holiday, with a wind advisory in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory includes... (Continue reading)

Third candidate enters the SLO County clerk-recorders race

Written on 22 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another candidate has entered the race for San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder, which is now a three person race. Grover Beach resident Vanessa Rozo and her husband run a wood refinishing Company – N-Hance Wood Refinishing of... (Continue reading)