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Woman killed in crash on Highway 58 in Santa Margarita

Written on 8 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 58 in Santa Margarita on Thursday evening, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 8 p.m., a 911 caller said they spotted a vehicle on its side... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita teen arrested for robbery

Written on 8 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 15-year-old from Santa Margarita is in custody after he brandished a gun while trying to steal a bicycle on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a Hispanic male attempted to rob him at... (Continue reading)

Elderly DUI suspect gets trapped in car on SLO hillside

Written on 8 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An allegedly intoxicated 72-year-old driver crashed his car in San Luis Obispo Thursday morning and spent about two hours stuck inside the vehicle hanging by his seatbelt.  At about 10:30 a.m., the Visalia man drove his white... (Continue reading)

Councilman John Hamon appointed mayor of Paso Robles

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Councilman John Hamon was appointed mayor of Paso Robles by unanimous vote during a special meeting on Thursday night. Hamon replaces longtime mayor Steve Martin, who passed away last month. The council then discussed whether to hold... (Continue reading)

Oceano man arrested for drugs and guns in Grover Beach

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police officers arrested an Oceano man overnight for drug and weapon offenses.  Officers contacted Jeremiah Natho, 25, in a parking lot in the 1200 block of W. Grand Avenue. Investigators learned Natho was on felony... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys home in rural Atascadero

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a single-family house in rural Atascadero on Thursday.  A 1:31 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 9528 Los Palos Road which is southeast of the Atascadero city limit, according to Cal Fire.... (Continue reading)

Schools locked down while Atascadero police search for man with a gun

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero High School and North County Christian School were both placed on lockdown after a man brandished a gun during a fight in the area. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a man was brandishing a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo drops plan for homeless parking, unsure about future plans

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE The city of San Luis Obispo and a nonprofit dropped plans on Wednesday to provide an overnight parking area for homeless people on Palm Street near the Veterans Memorial Building after neighbors raised procedural, safety and legal... (Continue reading)

Deputies thwart fentanyl smuggling attempt at Santa Barbara County Jail

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN Custody deputies thwarted a fentanyl smuggling attempt this week at Santa Barbara County’s Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria. On Tuesday, deputies initiated an investigation into suspected contraband in an intake cell at the jail. During... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police searching for woman in check fraud case

Written on 6 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police officers are asking the public for help locating a woman who they say is connected to a check fraud case. The Grover Beach Police Department is circulating a surveillance image of a woman in... (Continue reading)