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Fire near Creston burns 90 acres, 50% contained

Written on 30 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The woodland fire that broke out late Sunday morning along Highway 58 southeast of Creston has burned 90 acres. As of 7:30 p.m., the blaze is 50% contained, according to Cal Fire.  Shortly before noon, a caller... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 80 acres near Creston, spreading

Written on 30 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woodland fire that broke out late Sunday morning is scorching an area along Highway 58 near Creston, northeast of Santa Margarita. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the fire burning near the intersection of Highway 58... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision on Highway 166

Written on 30 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist was killed in a fiery, head-on collision on Highway 166 near Chimineas Ranch Road on Saturday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., the motorcyclist crashed into a black Subaru Forester near the intersection of Chimineas Ranch... (Continue reading)

California having best fire season in 25 years

Written on 30 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The beginning of the 2023 fire season boasts the fewest acres burned in 25 years, according to an investigation by The Mercury News. While many feared that a wet winter would result in higher fuel loads and... (Continue reading)

Summer dining and drinking specials in SLO County

Written on 29 Jul, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo Beach Enjoy ocean front dining at the SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo Beach... (Continue reading)

PG&E conducting aerial patrols above San Luis Obispo County

Written on 29 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce wildfire risk, PG&E announced plans to conduct aerial patrols next week over portions of San Luis Obispo County. As part of PG&E’s Vegetation Management Program, helicopter patrols will search... (Continue reading)

Newsom appoints Michael Kelley SLO County Superior Court judge

Written on 29 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday the appointment of Judge Michael Kelley to a judgeship in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. Kelley served as a judge at the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2018. He... (Continue reading)

Man airlifted to hospital after crash at Oceano Dunes

Written on 28 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a man to the hospital following an ATV crash at the Oceano Dunes on Friday. [Tribune] Shortly before 11 a.m., a 59-year-old man was riding a rental ATV at the Oceano Dunes off-roading area.... (Continue reading)

Crystal Seiler appointed SLO County Superior Court judge

Written on 28 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday the appointment of Crystal Seiler to a judgeship in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. Seiler has served as a deputy district attorney at the SLO County District Attorney’s Office since... (Continue reading)

Charges filed against three suspects in rural Arroyo Grande fatal shooting

Written on 28 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Prosecutors have filed charges against three men over the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the Lopez Lake area of rural Arroyo Grande late last year. On Nov. 4, 2022, a group of people transported Alexander... (Continue reading)