Daily Briefs


One person killed in Highway 101 crash near Avila Beach

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Avila Beach on Tuesday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly after 11 p.m., a driver in a Toyota truck was headed southbound near... (Continue reading)

Cambria businessman arrested for possession of child porn

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies in June arrested a Cambria businessman for possession of child sexual abuse material. In April, the sheriff’s office, as well as the San Luis Obispo Police Department, received multiple tips about... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County offering $500 reward for reporting fireworks

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has announced a program offering a reward of up to $500 for reporting illegal fireworks sales. Ahead of Fourth of July, the sheriff’s office is partnering with San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers arrest Atascadero man for burglary

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo officers arrested an Atascadero man on Friday for burglary, resisting arrest and a probation violation. On June 16,  a caller reported a burglary at a residence near Carpenter Street and Hathway Avenue in San... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach City Council to approve height limit ballot measure

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council is slated to vote on Monday to approve an amended version of a ballot measure to adopt an ordinance limiting building heights in the coastal community. A group collected 60% more signatures... (Continue reading)

Teen gang member arrested on weapons charges in Santa Maria

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested a teen probationer and alleged gang member this weekend for weapons offenses. On Saturday, Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team detectives conducted a probation search at a home in the 1400 block... (Continue reading)

Crews rescue kayakers near San Simeon

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued a pair of kayakers from the Pacific Ocean near San Simeon on Saturday. Prior to 11 a.m., a kayak reportedly capsized about two miles south of the Elephant Seal parking area on Highway 1. Cal... (Continue reading)

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

By KAREN VELIE For the fifth week in a row, gas prices fell in the United States. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 12 cents last week to $5.83 a gallon, according... (Continue reading)

Suspect stabs man in Pismo Beach, arrested for attempted murder

By KAREN VELIE A 60-year-old man is in jail for  attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a man near the Addie Street public restrooms in Pismo Beach on Saturday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., a 911 caller reported the stabbing.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s latest election results

By KAREN VELIE Following another ballot count on Friday, San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidates Jimmy Paulding and Jim Dantona appear to have won their races along with Measure B in Los Osos. There are currently 1,826 ballots left to... (Continue reading)