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Santa Maria police arrest suspect with ghost gun

Written on 20 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect whom they encountered with a ghost gun during a traffic stop on Friday evening. At about 7 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of N. Lincoln... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for missing Templeton man

Written on 19 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a missing Templeton man who is considered at risk because of his mental state. Chad Corpuz, 37, was last seen walking away from his home on Bennett Way... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment rate continues declining

Written on 19 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate dropped significantly in May to 3.6%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. During the same time, the unemployment rates in the United States also declined while California reported a slight... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest attempted murder suspect

Written on 19 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria detectives on Thursday arrested a man who allegedly ran over his female partner with a vehicle during a domestic violence incident two months ago. On April 19, Santa Maria officers responded to a report of... (Continue reading)

Detectives arrest Santa Maria man for sexual exploitation of minors

Written on 19 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives last week arrested a 20-year-old Santa Maria man who allegedly contacted underage girls on social media and friend-making applications and then engaged in lewd acts with at least two of them. Detectives... (Continue reading)

Poachers cited for illegally harvesting Pismo clams at Oceano Dunes

Written on 18 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers recently cited three individuals for illegally harvesting more than 100 Pismo clams at the Oceano Dunes. Wildlife officers were patrolling the Oceano Dunes recreation area when they saw three suspects... (Continue reading)

Person dies after tractor trailer rolls over, catches on fire in Cuyama

Written on 18 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A person died on Wednesday after a tractor trailer rolled over and caught on fire in Cuyama near Highway 166 and the San Luis Obispo County-Santa Barbara County line. Shortly after noon, the victim became trapped beneath... (Continue reading)

Burglar caught changing clothes at Grover Beach residence

Written on 17 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 36-year-old woman is in jail after she changed clothes while she burglarized a home in Grover Beach on Tuesday. Shortly after 1 p.m., a homeowner on the 200 block of north 10th Street was monitoring a... (Continue reading)

Memorial planned for former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Kurt Kupper

Written on 17 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A celebration of life for former three-time San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Kurt Kupper will be held at 1 p.m. on June 18 at the Monday Club at 1815 Monterey Steet in San Luis Obispo. Kurt passed away earlier this... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach DUI checkpoint nets one suspect, one citation

Written on 17 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Grover Beach Police Department arrested one driver and cited another motorist during a DUI checkpoint conducted on Saturday night. Held on Grand Avenue between 14th and 16th streets, the checkpoint took place between the hours of... (Continue reading)