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Fire destroys barn in California Valley

Written on 24 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a barn in California Valley on Wednesday afternoon, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 2 p.m., a caller reported a vegetation fire burning in rural California Valley in the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seek help identifying suspected shoplifter

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspected shoplifter. A security camera captured the young male suspect inside the Staples on El Camino Real. The male suspect was wearing a gold sweatshirt... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying thieves

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole merchandise from Fanny Wrappers on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the man and woman entered the lingerie... (Continue reading)

Michael Woody announces candidacy for SLO County Board of Supervisors

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Michael Erin Woody announced Wednesday his candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Bruce Gibson. Gibson is not running for reelection. Woody, a licensed civil engineer and Salinan Indian tribal council member,... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo appoints new police chief

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Plastino  as police chief. Plastino will be sworn in July 25. Plastino brings more than 27 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office. In... (Continue reading)

Body of missing Santa Barbara County woman found

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The search for a missing Santa Barbara County woman came to an end on Tuesday when the body of 85-year-old Sonia Lang Crestfield was found in the area of the Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve. Crestfield was last seen... (Continue reading)

Reward offered for vandals destroying tires in Paso Robles

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE In response to vandals placing metal spike on roads in Paso Robles, Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest of the vandal or vandals, according to the Paso Robles Police... (Continue reading)

San Simeon Community Services District in dire straits

Written on 22 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid a financial crisis, the San Simeon Community Services District general manager and one of four remaining board members quit effective immediately during the past two days. Former Interim General Manager Geoff English submitted a letter of... (Continue reading)

Parts of San Luis Obispo County hit with 911 outages

Written on 22 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: The 9-1-1 lines were restored on Wednesday morning. Parts of San Luis Obispo County were hit with 9-1-1 outages on Tuesday afternoon impacting both landline and cellular service. Areas in SLO County impacted include San Miguel,... (Continue reading)

Are San Luis Obispo officials plans for fire safety going too far?

Written on 22 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER As you probably know, there are now more parts of San Luis Obispo that fall within moderate, high and very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The SLO City Council is planning to hold a public study... (Continue reading)