Daily Briefs


San Luis Obispo County veterans honored in Paso Robles, photos

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

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

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

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)

Male victim injured in shooting in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE One man was injured and three people were detained after a shooting in Paso Robles on Sunday. Personnel from a local hospital reported a gunshot victim was seeking help. Officers interviewed the victim, who refused to discuss... (Continue reading)

Man killed by Grover Beach officer allegedly had replica gun, threatened to shoot

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN The man shot and killed by a Grover Beach police officer Saturday evening allegedly had a replica firearm, with which he threatened to shoot the policeman.  Shortly after 6 p.m., dispatchers sent Grover Beach officers to... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on Charolais Road near St. Andrews Circle in Paso Robles. Shortly after 4 p.m., the motorcycle rider lost control of their bike, hit a curb and... (Continue reading)

Officer shoots, kills one person in Grover Beach

By KAREN VELIE An officer shot and killed one person in the area of the Laundromat on 13th Street in Grover Beach on Saturday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., the Grover Beach Police Department announced the fatal shooting on the... (Continue reading)

Mother fined $88,000 after children remove protected clams from Pismo Beach

By KAREN VELIE A Fresno woman was hit with a more than $88,000 fine after her children collected 72 protected clams from Pismo Beach during a vacation in 2023. [ABC] During their vacation, Charlotte Russ’ five children collected what they... (Continue reading)

Goleta officers cite 53 during bicycle and pedestrian safety operation

By KAREN VELIE The Goleta Police Department issued 53 citations to drivers and bicyclists for a variety of violations during three bicycle and pedestrian safety operations in May. Officers issued citations for various vehicle code violations where bicyclists or pedestrians... (Continue reading)