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Atascadero man killed in crash at Oceano Dunes identified

Written on 28 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials have identified the 31-year-old Atascadero man killed in an off-roading crash at the Oceano Dunes on Sunday afternoon as Taylor Brard as the person. At about 2 p.m., Brard crashed his vehicle near Post 22 at... (Continue reading)

One person killed, another injured in Oceano Dunes crash

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person was killed and another suffered injuries during an off-roading crash at the Ocean Dunes on Sunday afternoon. At about 2 p.m., a side-by-side off-road vehicle crashed near Post 22 on the Sand Highway at the... (Continue reading)

Distressed swimmers rescued near Pismo Beach Pier

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel rescued two swimmers who were in distress in the water near the Pismo Beach Pier on Tuesday.  Shortly before 3 p.m., a caller reported the distressed swimmers. Lifeguards, rescue swimmers and firefighters pulled the two... (Continue reading)

Vehicle crashes into pedestrian in Paso Robles, two injured

Written on 27 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE One man is in the hospital and another is injured after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Paso Robles on Sunday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly before 7 p.m., 40 year-old Joshua Parker was walking on... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police nab felon caught prowling behind homes

Written on 27 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police nabbed a felon caught prowling behind homes on Saturday afternoon. In response to a 911 caller reporting a man stumbling through a backyard, officers responded to the 1400 block of W. Grand Avenue. Officers... (Continue reading)

California’s bong sale misses the mark

Written on 27 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to recoup the more than $14 million a group of cannabis companies owe in back taxes, the state held an auction selling items such as glass bongs (water pipes), snow cone machines and shelving... (Continue reading)

Two men arrested over crash that killed scooter driver in Santa Barbara

Written on 26 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police arrested two men over an alleged hit-and-run in which a vehicle struck and killed a motor scooter driver in Santa Barbara over the weekend. [KSBY] Shortly before 2 a.m. on Saturday, the driver of a vehicle... (Continue reading)

More than 1 million gallons of sewage spill in Goleta, closing beach

Written on 26 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN More than 1 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Goleta Slough and Pacific Ocean last week, resulting in the closure of a Santa Barbara County beach. [SF Gate] A storm that flooded parts of the Central... (Continue reading)

Group launches another Gov. Gavin Newson recall effort

Written on 26 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of conservative activists are launching a second recall effort aimed at ousting California Gov. Gavin Newsom with a focus on the state’s growing budget deficit and his potential presidential run. [POLITICO] The group plans to... (Continue reading)

Motor scooter driver killed in Santa Barbara crash

Written on 25 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motor scooter driver died after colliding with a vehicle in Santa Barbara early Saturday morning. [KSBY] Shortly before 2 a.m., the driver crashed at the intersection of E. Cota and Santa Barbara streets. Officers arrived at... (Continue reading)