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Firefighters slow spread of Plaskett Fire

Written on 5 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County has scorched 29,768 acres with 23% containment. With cooling temperatures, fire behavior has slowed. “Steep, rugged terrain and heavy vegetation continue to slow crews’ access and progress, “according to... (Continue reading)

Body of missing Arroyo Grande man found after 18 years

Written on 4 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The remains of a 58-year-old man who was reported missing in 2008 have been discovered in San Luis Obispo County. In June, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division began investigating a report of possible... (Continue reading)

Fundraiser for Atascadero woman who lost baby in head-on crash

Written on 4 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero woman who lost her baby and her boyfriend after a wrong-way driver crashed into the car she was driving on the Cuesta Grade is asking for the community’s assistance. At 28-weeks pregnant, Christyna Railsback was... (Continue reading)

Central Coast man impregnates his teen daughter, infant found dead

Written on 4 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Monterey County man allegedly raped and impregnated his 14-year-old daughter, who in turn, is being accused of killing her own daughter after giving birth. The infant was found dead on the side of a road last... (Continue reading)

Alleged Santa Maria car thief arrested for second time in less than a month

Written on 4 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time in less than a month, Santa Maria police officers arrested an alleged thief for stealing a vehicle. This time, the suspect allegedly burglarized a residence and stole a firearm, in addition to a... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in San Luis Obispo crash

Written on 3 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist from Paso Robles suffered life-threatening injuries after colliding with a vehicle in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday. Shortly before 1 p.m., police officers and fire personnel responded to a collision at the intersection of Foothill... (Continue reading)

Activists win appeal over attorney fees in battle with Grover Beach

Written on 3 Sep, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE An appeals court ruled Wednesday that a group of activists are eligible to receive more than $125,000 for their legal fees in a battle with the city of Grover Beach. “After paying our legal costs, I bet... (Continue reading)

Plaskett Fire burns nearly 30,000 acres, only 1% containment

Written on 2 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County has scorched 29,123 acres with only 1% containment. With cooling temperatures, fire behavior is slowing. The eastern side of the fire remains the primary concern as it continues burning... (Continue reading)

Person suffers major injuries in rollover crash near Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A person suffered major injuries as a result of a rollover crash Wednesday morning on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita. Prior to 10:30 a.m., an SUV crashed into the center divider of Highway 101 about one mile... (Continue reading)

Former Paso Robles principal sentenced to jail for drunk driving

Written on 2 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The former principal of Paso Robles High School was sentenced last month to 20 days in the San Luis Obispo County Jail for drunk driving. The court also ordered Megan Fletcher to pay $1,923 in fees and... (Continue reading)