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Paso Robles child molester sentenced to 12 years in prison

Written on 4 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge on Wednesday sentenced a 48-year-old Paso Robles man to 12 years in prison for the repeated sexual molestation of a child under the age of 14. During Wednesday’s sentencing hearing, the... (Continue reading)

Fire breaks out at Sinsheimer Elementary in SLO amid fireworks use

Written on 4 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at Sinsheimer Elementary School in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday evening, and fireworks use is the suspected cause of the blaze. [KSBY] Shortly after 9 p,m, as hundreds of residents were gathered in... (Continue reading)

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in North County

Written on 3 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid extreme heat and high fire risk, PG&E has announced an elevated chance of power shutoffs beginning Friday in some of the northernmost communities of San Luis Obispo County. The potential public safety power shutoffs could be... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Atascadero house, family displaced

Written on 3 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a house in Atascadero on Tuesday, displacing the family living there. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported the fire at a home located at 7860 Cristobal Avenue at approximately 3:21 p.m., according to... (Continue reading)

Bankrupt solar company leaves Central Coast residence with liens

Written on 3 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A company that installed solar panels and batteries on Central Coast rooftops at no cost to homeowners, Electriq Power, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy two months ago prompting an unpaid installer to put liens on multiple properties.... (Continue reading)

Fourth of July parades, concerts, fireworks in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 3 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Central Coast residents and visitors can choose between numerous locations and events across San Luis Obispo County to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday. Events include parades, a “doggie” parade, a sand castle contest, concerts, a Family Fun Day... (Continue reading)

Two men charged in 2021 murder of Shandon teen

Written on 2 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County prosecutors have charged two men for the 2021 murder of a 17-year-old from Shandon, which took place in Los Olivos.  On March 7, 2021, a 911 caller reported a single vehicle accident in the... (Continue reading)

Standoff at apartment complex in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man engaged in a lengthy standoff with police on Monday after allegedly firing a gun at the Madonna Road Apartments in San Luis Obispo and threatening residents there. Late Sunday evening, San Luis Obispo police... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police searching for hit-and-run driver who allegedly killed pedestrian

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara police are searching for a suspected hit-and-run driver who allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian late Saturday night. [KSBY] At about 11:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported an injured pedestrian lying on the road in... (Continue reading)

Fire burns about 30 acres in California Valley

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A wildland fire burned about 30 acres in the California Valley on Sunday. Shortly after noon, a caller reported a fire burning by the intersection of Soda Lake and Crucera roads near Brentwood Trail. The blaze burned... (Continue reading)