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CHP identifies pedestrian killed in crash on Highway 101

Written on 21 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The CHP identified the 62-year-old pedestrian who was struck and killed while walking across Highway 101 in Paso Robles last week as Nicholas Schaefer of Paso Robles. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Nov. 16, Schafer was crossing... (Continue reading)

Will there be litigation over issues with SLO County’s ballot recount?

Written on 21 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles woman who requested a recount and inspection of ballots received in the District 2 San Luis Obispo County supervisorial race is considering litigation because of possible overcharging and alleged obstructive steps Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano... (Continue reading)

Illegal immigrants paid $15,000 for boat to Santa Barbara County

Written on 21 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury found two Mexican men guilty on Tuesday of drug and alien trafficking charges after law enforcement caught them on a panga boat containing 45 pounds of methamphetamine and 11 illegal immigrants from Mexico on a... (Continue reading)

Researchers spot whales near California wind farm zones

Written on 21 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Researchers have spotted whales around areas off the coasts of California and Oregon that may become offshore wind farm zones. Last year, the federal Department of the Interior, in coordination with the Department of Defense, identified a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police announce DUI patrols for Thursday

Written on 21 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers with the San Luis Obispo Police Department will be out looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Thursday night through Friday morning, the department announced Wednesday. Additional officers will... (Continue reading)

Scott Peterson denied new murder trial

Written on 21 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge on Tuesday rejected Scott Peterson’s request for a new trial, ruling his convictions for the murders of his wife and unborn child will stand. Peterson had been seeking a new trial based on allegations of... (Continue reading)

Judge strikes down California gun law, Newsom supports ruling

Written on 20 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal judge struck down a California gun law modeled after after a Texas abortion measure that allows Californians to sue those who make, sell, transport or distribute guns that are illegal in the Golden State. [Politico]... (Continue reading)

6.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Northern California

Written on 20 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: Two died and a dozen people were injured in Tuesday’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake. Original: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck outside Ferndale in Humboldt County in Northern California Tuesday morning, injuring two people. The 2:34 a.m. quake... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help capturing thief

Written on 20 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly stole $1,300 worth of merchandise from Target on Monday. Police are circulating surveillance images of the woman inside the store,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles elementary school reports cyberbullying incident

Written on 19 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The school resource officer at Winifred Pifer Elementary School in Paso Robles reported a cyberbullying incident that occurred last week. On Dec. 13,  a concerned citizen notified Winifred Pifer Elementary School of a SnapChat cyberbullying issue. In... (Continue reading)