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Santa Maria teen busted with cache of loaded firearms

Written on 23 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 17-year-old Santa Maria boy is in juvenile hall after officers found six loaded weapons in his home. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported someone was pointing a laser at vehicles driving on the... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest woman for stealing TV from apartment complex

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a woman last week for stealing a television from the mailroom of an apartment complex. On Sept. 17, a caller reported the theft of a television from an apartment complex mailroom on... (Continue reading)

Dangerous sexual predator gets indefinite confinement

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN District Attorney Dan Dow announced Monday that a San Luis Obispo County jury has found true that a convicted child molester is a sexually violent predator and, thus, should remain in the custody of the California Department... (Continue reading)

One person killed in fiery crash near Lake Nacimento

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

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed in a fiery crash near Lake Nacimiento in San Luis Obispo County on Monday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 2 p.m., the driver lost control of their vehicle and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo City Council approves eminent domain for roundabout

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

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday to allow eminent domain proceedings against two property owners in order to build a roundabout at the intersection of California Boulevard and Taft Street. By building... (Continue reading)

More losses in government jobs, SLO County unemployment rates drops

Written on 21 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in August to 5%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. The size of the county workforce increased from 131,900 in Aug. 2024 to 133,800 in Aug. 2025. The... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police bust alleged assailant with stockpile of weapons

Written on 21 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE While investigating a robbery, Santa Maria police officers heard gunshots early Saturday morning leading to the arrest of a suspected assailant on gun charges. Shortly after 3 a.m., officers heard gunshots near the 1000 block of N.... (Continue reading)

Templeton CHP officers holding DUI checkpoint Saturday night

Written on 20 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol in Templeton announced plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint in collaboration with the Atascadero Police Department at an undisclosed location on Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Officials select the location... (Continue reading)

Three burglars arrested in Paso Robles

Written on 19 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested three men on Friday who are suspected of burglarizing two homes. On Friday afternoon, a caller reported an attempted burglary on the 100 block of Riverbank Lane. The caller also reported the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo felon found guilty of DUI causing great bodily injury

Written on 19 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo man with a significant prior criminal history is facing over 30 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of driving under the influence causing great... (Continue reading)