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GoFundMe started for Paso Robles teen following fire

Written on 30 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Opinion by friends of Katieann Dunn We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts to share the story of Katie, a strong and resilient 19-year-old who has recently endured an unimaginable series of hardships. Katie’s father, Eddie Dunn, was... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys RV and truck near Arroyo Grande

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a truck and an RV trailer and spread to vegetation northeast of Arroyo Grande on Wednesday. At about 1:27, a caller reported the blaze burning near the 1000 block of Fox Canyon Lane, according... (Continue reading)

Woman stabs man in Goleta

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

By Karen Velie Santa Barbara County deputies arrested a 31- year-old Goleta woman for allegedly stabbing a man on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported a stabbing in the area of Encina Meadows in Goleta. Deputies arrived... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s unfunded pension liability soaring, nearly $1 billion

Written on 30 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unfunded pension liability is almost $1 billion, primarily because of huge pay raises and poorly performing investments. The SLO County Pension Trust Board of Trustees reported an unfunded pension debt of $943 million... (Continue reading)

Fire severely damages Nipomo home

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire caused damage to 60% of the structure of a Nipomo house on Tuesday.  Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at a home in the 800 block of Inga Road, according to... (Continue reading)

Elderly woman in critical condition after Santa Maria house explosion

Written on 29 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 83-year-old woman, who suffered burns inside the house that exploded in Santa Maria last week, remains in critical condition in the aftermath of the incident. [KSBY]  On the afternoon of Aug. 23,  an open natural gas... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police planning DUI checkpoint for Friday night

Written on 29 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police announced plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The department selects the location based on the number of previous... (Continue reading)

Man airlifted to hospital after ATV crash at Oceano Dunes

Written on 29 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a man to the hospital after he crashed his ATV at the Oceano Dunes on Sunday. [Tribune] Shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, the man, who is in his late 20s, was driving... (Continue reading)

Hidden camera filmed partially clothed women at San Luis Obispo gym

Written on 28 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo woman wants community members to know she found a hidden camera on Aug. 23 in a bathroom at a local gym that caters to women. During her third trip to the restroom on... (Continue reading)

DUI driver goes wrong way on Cuesta Grade, leads CHP on hours-long chase

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An allegedly intoxicated driver traveled up and down the Cuesta Grade in the wrong direction Saturday night, prior to heading over to the right side of Highway 101 and leading CHP officers on an approximately two-hour, 45-minute... (Continue reading)