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Danny Masterson serving time at CMC in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid concerns for his well being, last week Danny Masterson was transferred to the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo. On Feb. 16, the “That ‘70s Show” actor was transferred from Corcoran State Prison in Central... (Continue reading)

Woman’s dead body found in Santa Barbara creek

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating the death of a woman whose dead body was found in a Santa Barbara creek on Monday, according to police. At about 9 a.m, a 911 caller reported a possibly deceased person in Mission... (Continue reading)

Assembly bill takes aim at people blocking California highways

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a goal of stopping protesters and others from willingly obstructing California Highways, Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez (R-Trabuco Canyon) introduced Assembly Bill 2742. If passed, the bill will double penalties for protestors who block traffic on highways. Fines... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles crews rescue three people stranded in flooded Salinas riverbed

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel rescued three individuals who were stranded on islands in the Salinas riverbed in Paso Robles on Monday morning.  In the aftermath of heavy overnight rain, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew conducted a reconnaissance flight... (Continue reading)

More than 7 inches of rain fell in parts of SLO County. How much fell in your area?

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An atmospheric river storm hit San Luis Obispo County on Saturday morning, with heavy rains causing flooding in some areas. While Rocky Butte near San Simeon received more than 7 inches, Shandon received only 1.20 inches of... (Continue reading)

Fire damages residence at Paso Robles mobile home park

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged a residence at a Paso Robles mobile home park on Sunday evening. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 30 Arroyo Drive in the Los Robles Mobile Home Estates. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Stabbing in Paso Robles leaves 3 people injured

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police are investigating a Sunday evening stabbing that left at least three people with significant injuries. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a teen suffering from a stab wound at a home on Santa... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man will face charges of sexually assaulting a child

Written on 18 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Alfred Leroy Sweet, a former psychiatric technician at Atascadero State Hospital, is facing charges of sexually assaulting and raping his own child over mutiple years, according to court records. San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Matthew Guerrero... (Continue reading)

Woman pleads to manslaughter in death of Templeton man

Written on 18 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman pleaded no contest on Friday to voluntary manslaughter in the death of a Templeton man who died from a fentanyl overdose at the county’s safe parking area. On Oct. 27, 2022,... (Continue reading)

Prices at SLO County gas pumps rising, find the best prices

Written on 18 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE After more than a month of stagnant prices, the cost of gas in San Luis Obispo and the county is rising. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased three cents... (Continue reading)