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Three people hospitalized after Templeton crash

Written on 28 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A two-car collision in Templeton Sunday evening sent two adults and one juveniles to local hospitals.  The vehicles collided on S. Main Street near 8th Street at about 8 p.m. Firefighters extricated a person who was trapped... (Continue reading)

Heat advisory for parts of San Luis Obispo County

Written on 27 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service in Los Angeles has issued a heat advisory from 10 a.m. on Monday to 8 p.m. on Tuesday for several areas of San Luis Obispo County. In SLO County, the service lists Hearst... (Continue reading)

Trash piling up at Fort Hunter Liggett, contract issues

Written on 27 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Household trash is piling up at an Army base on the south side of Monterey County after the base contracted with a garbage company that does not have the equipment needed to remove the rubbish. Hundreds of... (Continue reading)

SLO County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam threatening arrests

Written on 27 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scammers calling and threatening people with arrests for alleged warrants that a quick payment will clear. During the call, the scammer claims the victim will be... (Continue reading)

Multiple people injured in crash on Highway 101 in Paso Robles

Written on 26 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two vehicles collided on Highway 101 in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon, injuring three people, according to the CHP. Shortly after noon, a dark grey SUV crashed into a red pickup truck near Monterey Road, blocking both... (Continue reading)

Cross appeal filed in battle over Oceano Dunes

Written on 26 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE In response to the California Coastal Commissions appeal of a trial court ruling that it does not have the authority to ban off-road vehicle recreation on the Oceano Dunes, Friends of Oceano Dunes filed a cross appeal... (Continue reading)

Sheriff identifies man killed in Los Osos RV fire

Written on 26 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in an RV fire in Los Osos this week as Christopher Wayne Surratt, 44. At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, a caller reported an RV... (Continue reading)

Police investigating death outside Santa Maria fire station

Written on 26 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police detectives are investigating a death that occurred outside a fire station on Wednesday, which authorities have deemed suspicious.  Shortly after 2 p.m., a woman called 911 to seek medical attention for a man in... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on meals, drinks, gardening and more

Written on 25 Aug, 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. Shin’s Sushi restaurant in San Luis Obispo Shin’s offers discounts on select rolls Sunday through Thursday.... (Continue reading)

Open natural gas outlet caused Santa Maria house explosion

Written on 25 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Fire investigators determined an open natural gas outlet caused the explosion on Wednesday that destroyed a Santa Maria house and damaged more than 20 nearby homes, eight of which have since been red-tagged.  The natural gas explosion... (Continue reading)