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Police seek public’s help finding missing Morro Bay teen

Written on 15 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old boy. Nearly two months ago, Daniel Tovar was first reported missing. His family initially suspected he went with an acquaintance to Oregon. However,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man charged with rape, child porn

Written on 14 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 36-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in jail for allegedly raping an unconscious woman and possession of child pornography. On Oct. 24, David Randall Quintero allegedly raped the woman at a residence on the 1900 block... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officials warn residents of water scam

Written on 13 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria officials are warning the public about a scam targeting local water customers. The scammers visit residents at their homes and falsely claim the city’s water supply is contaminated, specifically advising against drinking or using water... (Continue reading)

Candidate for Pismo Beach’s dumbest criminal

Written on 13 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach police arrested an alleged drug dealer with a large amount of methamphetamine after the 42-year-old paid for a hotel room with counterfeit bills on Tuesday. In the evening, a hotel clerk called 911 to report... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach seeking candidates for vacant city council seat

Written on 13 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach is seeking applicants for an open city council seat. The council is planning to appoint a resident to fill the seat left vacant after residents voted to recall Councilman Daniel Rushing. Applicants need to be... (Continue reading)

Possible gun shot at Flamson Junior High School in Paso Robles

Written on 12 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officials placed Flamson Junior High School in Paso Robles on lock down after a loud bank that was possibly a gun shot was heard on campus on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., two students were fighting... (Continue reading)

Pair arrested after throwing Molotov cocktail at home in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two people are in jail after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a home in San Luis Obispo from a car the pair was traveling in on Wednesday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m., a caller reported 26-year-old... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest Christmas tree thief

Written on 12 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County deputies arrested a suspected Christmas tree thief on Wednesday morning. On Monday, a caller reported the theft of multiple Christmas trees and wreaths from a nursery in the 100-block of S Patterson Avenue. During... (Continue reading)

Homeless woman found dead near Bob Jones Trail in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A homeless woman was found dead near the Bob Jones Trail in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported an unconscious woman near the trailhead. Officers arrived to find a 41-year-old... (Continue reading)

Man shot, killed in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 20-yesr-old man was shot and killed on Tuesday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 300 block of W. Sheila Lane. Officers arrived to find an adult male... (Continue reading)