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Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Santa Maria

Written on 10 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicke struck and killed a female pedestrian in Santa Maria on Sunday evening. Shortly before 9 p.m., Santa Maria police, as well as firefighters and medics, responded to the 100 block of West Battles Road over... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Antelope Fire burning near Shandon stopped

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Late Sunday evening, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Antelope Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. The fire has burned 2,091 ares and is 20% contained. Shortly after 4 p.m.... (Continue reading)

One motorcyclist dies, another injured in crash near Orcutt

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of motorcycles collided south of Orcutt on Saturday, killing one rider and seriously injuring another. The motorcyclists crashed on the northbound Highway 135 onramp to northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire... (Continue reading)

Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment
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By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped six cents last week to $5.86 a gallon after weeks of rising prices, according to AAA. “Crude oil prices are down in the... (Continue reading)

Fire burning near Shandon scorches over 2,000 acres

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire burning near Shandon scorched over 2,000 acres in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the... (Continue reading)

SLO County woman appointed to a California appellate court

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County resident and Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Denise Hippach to a state appellate court. After only four years as a judge, Hippach... (Continue reading)

Horse and rider rescued after falling off Montana de Oro trail

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency crews rescued a horse and its rider after the animal fell more than 50 feet off a trail in Montana de Oro State Park Friday evening. The horse fell about 50 to 60 feet off the... (Continue reading)

Second Santa Barbara County deputy arrested for timecard fraud

Written on 7 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time this year, a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested for fraud related to his timecards. Sheriff’s detectives arrested Custody Sergeant Jeffrey Koeller on Thursday. The arrest came a little more than six... (Continue reading)

Standoff, arrest for domestic violence in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a 30 minute standoff, San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly making criminal threats, domestic violence and battery. Shortly after noon, a woman reported Omar Gutierrez had threatened to harm her at... (Continue reading)

KEYT workers strike canceling popular live broadcast

Written on 6 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following nearly 18 months of contract negotiations, KEYT staffers left the station on Wednesday to participate in a one-day strike that canceled the popular live broadcast of the first full day of Old Spanish Days Fiesta in... (Continue reading)