Daily Briefs


SLO County gas prices continue steady decline, find the lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Even though consumption is rising, the cost of gas is declining due to crude oil prices struggling to stay above $70 per barrel. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara man accused of attempting to lure teen for sex

By KAREN VELIE For the second time in a little more than two years, a Santa Barbara man is accused of attempting to meet teenagers for sex, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Samuel Lafond was caught late... (Continue reading)

SLO County ordering homeless to leave safe parking site

Homeless parking site

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County is ordering homeless individuals remaining at the safe parking site on Oklahoma Avenue to soon leave the location, with seven residents receiving orders to move out by Dec. 15. [Tribune] Earlier this year,... (Continue reading)

Car overturned, extrication needed after crash in SLO

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extricated at least one person following a collision in San Luis Obispo Saturday night. Two cars collided at the intersection of Pismo and Broad streets at approximately 9:21 p.m., according to the San Luis Obispo Police... (Continue reading)

SLO police cite 41 people during safety operation

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers issued 41 citations to drivers and bicyclists for a variety of violations during a safety operation on Dec. 7, the department announced Friday. The operation, which was funded through the state, took... (Continue reading)

SLO police holding distracted driver operation on Monday

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department plans to conduct an enforcement operation on Monday focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law, the department announced Saturday morning. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets... (Continue reading)

One person killed in crash on Highway 1 in Morro Bay

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed and another injured in a head-on collision on Highway 1 in Morro Bay on Friday night, according to the CHP. At 7:38 p.m., a caller reported a head-on collision between a grey Toyota... (Continue reading)

SLO County sheriff warns of cryptocurrency phone scam

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam targeting locals during the holiday season. On Wednesday, numerous individuals reported that a person claiming to be from the sheriff’s office contacted them... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguish blaze behind downtown SLO bar

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A blaze ignited behind a popular San Luis Obispo bar on Thursday, but firefighters prevented it from damaging the downtown establishment and adjacent buildings.  Shortly before noon, a caller reported a fire burning behind the Mark Bar... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police seek help identifying alleged thieves

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man and a woman who allegedly stole multiple items from a local retailer. The man and woman left the store with their arms full... (Continue reading)