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Lompoc detectives arrest wanted suspect over shooting

Written on 31 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc detectives on Wednesday arrested a wanted suspect over a shooting that occurred in the Santa Barbara County city in April. Detectives had obtained search and arrest warrants for Armando Vela, 34, over his connection to the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach approves recall petition, signature gathering begins

Written on 30 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE After receiving a demand to comply with a court order to approve a petition to recall Councilman Daniel Rushing, Grover Beach approved the petition on Wednesday. Last week, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Craig van Rooyen... (Continue reading)

Several fires burn in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 29 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Several fires burned across San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday, three of which ignited along highways and one which caused damage on a property.  At approximately 9:45 a.m., a grass fire sparked near the intersection of Highway... (Continue reading)

Hill Fire in Santa Barbara County grows to 1,383 acres

Written on 29 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A wildfire burning in the hills east of New Cuyama in Santa Barbara County has scorched 1,383 acres and prompted an evacuation warning. The Hill Fire is 10% contained. Callers first reported the fire burning near the... (Continue reading)

Deputies catch fugitive who allegedly stabbed girlfriend in rural Santa Maria

Written on 29 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Detectives last week caught a fugitive who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in rural Santa Maria in Jan. 2023. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2023,a caller reported an assault in the 2000 block of Sherwood Drive... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seeking help identifying two women

Written on 28 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying two women regarding a theft at Walgreens on May 17. Officers want to talk with the women about a theft that occurred at the store. The women... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County veterans honored in Paso Robles, photos

Written on 28 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents honored veterans at the Paso Robles District Cemetery on Memorial Day. Attendees had the opportunity to recognize and honor veterans during the ceremony. Locals offered gratitude to those who served their country.... (Continue reading)

Person suffers major injuries in Nipomo crash

Written on 28 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A person suffered major injuries in a two-car crash in Nipomo Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a collision in the area of South Frontage Road and Division Street. Ambulances... (Continue reading)

Fire sparked by a vehicle burns 37 acres along Highway 166

Written on 28 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A grass fire sparked by a vehicle towing a recreational vehicle burned 37 acres along Highway 166 in northeastern Santa Barbara County on Monday.  Shortly after 2 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning about a half-mile... (Continue reading)

Small plane crashes in Orcutt

Written on 27 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A small plane crashed in a field in Orcutt on Saturday evening. The plane went down in a field near Marcum Street and Orcutt Avenue at approximately 5:21 p.m., according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.... (Continue reading)