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Tarzan actor Ron Ely loses lawsuit against Santa Barbara County

Written on 24 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Tarzan actor Ron Ely lost a federal civil rights lawsuit last week against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office over the shooting death of his son in 2019, according to a jury verdict on Friday. The lawsuit... (Continue reading)

Unidentified man struck by car in Santa Maria, in critical condition

Written on 24 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and critically injured a pedestrian in Santa Maria Sunday evening. The pedestrian, a man whom police have yet to identify, was walking on the sidewalk of Broadway at about 8 p.m. He then crossed... (Continue reading)

Gas prices in SLO County drop nearly 4%, find the lowest prices

Written on 23 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas fell nearly 4% in San Luis Obispo County during the past week as prices declined throughout the nation. At $6.03 a gallon, the average price of gas is 23... (Continue reading)

Ten people burned on bus at Hearst Castle

Written on 23 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Ten people suffered burn injuries after anti freeze leaked on a bus at Hearst Castle on Saturday. At 2:38 p.m., a caller reported injuries on a transport bus at Hearst Castle. The bus was transporting 20 people... (Continue reading)

Fire damages condo complex in San Luis Obispo

Written on 22 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged a condominium complex in San Luis Obispo Friday evening and prompted the evacuation of several condos. Shortly after 7 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a condo at 570 Peach Street. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Man shot, killed inside car in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman on Thursday night shot a driver, who was found deceased inside a car that crashed into a building in Santa Maria. Shortly after 11 p.m., several callers reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area of... (Continue reading)

SLO officers seeking help identifying robbery suspects

Written on 21 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three males involved in a robbery and assault in the downtown area on Thursday night. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported a robbery... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash on Highway 46 near Shandon

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

By  JOSH FRIEDMAN A man died after crashing his SUV on Highway 46 near Shandon on Thursday night. Anthony Brackett, 33, of Visalia was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer at a high rate of speed eastbound on Highway 46 west... (Continue reading)

Multiple overdoses, one death at Santa Barbara County Jail

Written on 21 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Three inmates allegedly overdosed, and one died at Santa Barbara County’s Northern Branch Jail near Santa Maria this week. [KSBY] On Wednesday night, custody deputies discovered an unconscious inmate. Staff then provided the inmate multiple doses of... (Continue reading)

Why would Dan Dow donate $25,000 to oppose Bruce Gibson?

Written on 21 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE Clarification: Dan Dow donated $25,000 from his Dan Dow for District Attorney 2022 campaign account. The gloves are off in San Luis Obispo County’s District 2 supervisor race. Negative Bruce Gibson ads are flooding the airways and... (Continue reading)