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Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande make best downtown list

Written on 13 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Both Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande were selected as two of the best downtowns in California, according to WorldAtlas. In awarding a spot to Paso Robles, the article praises the Paso Robles City Park, “a beautiful green... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 12 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

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

Suspect in deadly San Luis Obispo crash charged with murder

Written on 12 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County prosecutors recently added a murder charge to the criminal complaint against a driver who allegedly struck two bicyclists in a hit-and-run in July that resulted in the death of 87-year-olf Saul Goldberg of... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman facing seven felony counts of animal cruelty related to the death of 40 cats pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Tuesday. Animal control officers rescued six cats living in a filthy apartment... (Continue reading)

Arrested celebrating St. Fratty’s Day, no misdemeanor diversion

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on those arrested for criminal conduct during St. Patrick’s Day and St. Fratty’s Day celebrations in San Luis Obispo. The City of San Luis Obispo has... (Continue reading)

Two arrested in CHP operation in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By SUMMER AWBREY The California Highway Patrol conducted a special enforcement operation in San Luis Obispo County on Friday, arresting two drivers and citing 93 drivers. The goal was to reduce traffic crashes by targeting factors such as speeding, distracted... (Continue reading)

Thunderstorms headed to the Central Coast

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Several storms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the Central Coast over the next three days, according to the National Weather Service. With rain likely starting after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. San Luis Obispo County is... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes into fire hydrant in San Luis Obispo

Written on 10 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into a fire hydrant in San Luis Obispo on Sunday which flooded the roadway, police said. On Sunday afternoon, a caller reported a vehicle had crashed into a hydrant near the intersection... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas costs dropping, find the lowest prices

Written on 9 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE After months of rising gas prices, the average cost for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents last week to $4.94, according to figures from AAA. Softer oil prices led to the... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara officers arrest alleged serial robber

Written on 9 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara officers arrested a serial robber on Friday who allegedly targeted businesses in both Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Following two robberies in January, the Santa Barbara Police Department and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office began... (Continue reading)