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Officers release videos, details of fatal shooting in Lompoc

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

By KAREN VELIE Officers released additional details and multiple videos of the robbery and fatal shooting involving a Lompoc police officer at Circle K convenience store on Dec. 28. A Lompoc police officer shot and killed an armed 20-year-old man... (Continue reading)

Serial arsonist gets 25 years to life over fire near SLO Elks Lodge

Written on 30 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge last week sentenced a San Luis Obispo man and serial arsonist to 25 years to life in prison for intentionally setting a fire that burned a homeless camp near the SLO Elks Lodge.  On... (Continue reading)

Man shot after using women’s bathroom at California park

Written on 30 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and pistol-whipped a man after he used a women’s bathroom at a Southern California park on Saturday. [Sacramento Bee] The man went to use the men’s restroom at Sylvan Park in Redlands, but it... (Continue reading)

Stabbing victim found at Oceano gas station

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a stabbing after finding a wounded man at an Oceano gas station on Sunday. [KSBY] Just before 2 p.m., witnesses reported a male stabbing victim at Oceano Market &... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies Atascadero man killed in crash with semi-truck

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

By KAREN VELIE The CHP has identified the Atascadero man killed in a crash with a semi-truck on on Highway 99 in Bakersfield on Jan. 3 as 43-year-old Victor Smith. Shortly after 3:30 a.m., the Atascadero man was headed northbound... (Continue reading)

County supervisors deny appeal, approve 24-hour store in Templeton

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a contentious board meeting on Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal aimed at blocking a proposed 24-hour convenience store and gas station development in Templeton, in a 3-2 vote with... (Continue reading)

Arson suspected in multiple fires in San Luis Obispo

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A suspected arson fire destroyed two dentist offices in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, during one in a string of fires in the afternoon, according to the SLO Police Department. In the early afternoon, callers reported multiple... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue decline, find the best prices

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though the national price for gas rose slightly, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped five cents during the past week to $4.73, according to figures from AAA. In... (Continue reading)

Laetitia Winery closes San Luis Obispo County tasting room

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

By KAREN VELIE Four years after new owners purchased Laetitia Vineyard and Winery in San Luis Obispo County, the owners temporarily closed the popular tasting room without informing its wine club members. Vintage Wine Estates, which is currently cutting its... (Continue reading)

Former LA councilman sentenced to 13 years for corruption

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

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge sentenced former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar on Friday to 13 years in federal prison for using his elected position to shake down real estate developers, shining a light on the type of... (Continue reading)