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San Luis Obispo County gas prices declining, find lowest costs

Written on 1 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Low crude oil prices have led to falling gas prices throughout the United States. Average gas prices in San Luis Obiso County dropped five cents last week to $5.01 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In... (Continue reading)

Assailants stab two people in Grover Beach

Written on 1 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Assailants stabbed two people during an assault in Grover Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported an assault in the area of W. Grand Avenue and 9th Street. Officers arrived to find two... (Continue reading)

Rite Aid closing two stores in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 31 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Rite Aid plans to close more than 400 stores nationwide, including two in San Luis Obispo County. Rite Aids in Los Osos and Morro Bay are both closing. The Los Osos store is slated to close on... (Continue reading)

Sheriff warns parents about drug dealer after Lompoc students get ill from eating cannabis

Written on 31 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In aftermath of Lompoc students getting sick from marijuana edibles, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives on the Cannabis Compliance Team are warning parents about a local drug dealer and are encouraging them to review their children’s social... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo takes step to revoke two fraternity house permits

Written on 31 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following years of conflicts between Cal Poly students and residents, on Wednesday the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission voted to revoke the permits of two fraternities. At the start of the meeting, city resident Kathie Walker brought... (Continue reading)

Three suspects in Santa Maria Juvenile Hall on 2023 murder charges

Written on 30 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two years after the murder of a 20-year-old man, three people are incarcerated in Santa Maria Juvenile Hall for their alleged participation. Shortly after midnight on Oct. 21, 2023, callers reported multiple shots fired at a large... (Continue reading)

Suspected arson fire destroys, damages 20 vehicles in Santa Maria

Written on 30 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers are investigating a suspected arson fire that damaged or destroyed 20 vehicles on Thursday. Shortly before 1 a.m., a caller reported fast moving fires moving through carports at the Summergate Apartments on Morrison... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach city attorney resigns following evaluation

Written on 29 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach City Attorney David Fleishman sent a letter of resignation shortly after the city council conducted a closed session performance evaluation. He has represented the city for 25 years. Over the past few years, the city... (Continue reading)

Heat advisory for parts of San Luis Obispo County

Written on 29 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Friday, with temperatures of up to 100 degrees expected in parts of San Luis Obispo County. Areas under the advisory include Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach ranked second best beach in California

Written on 29 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the ranking of second best beach in California by USA Today. “With 840 miles of coastline stretching from Mexico to Oregon, the Golden State is no stranger to beaches,” according to USA Today. “There... (Continue reading)