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One person killed in single vehicle crash in San Simeon

Written on 11 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed on Monday morning after a vehicle crashed head-on into construction equipment on Highway 1 in San Simeon, according to the CHP. Shortly after 8 a.m., a full-side SUV was headed northbound on Highway... (Continue reading)

Juvenile shot and killed in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and killed a male juvenile in a park on the northwest side of Santa Maria on Saturday afternoon, according to the city’s police department.  Shortly after 2 p.m., a caller reported the shooting... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue steady decline, find the lowest costs

Written on 10 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Even though consumption is rising, the cost of gas is declining due to crude oil prices struggling to stay above $70 per barrel. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

SLO County administrator touched women first week on the job

Written on 10 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two San Luis Obispo County employees lodged complaints of inappropriate touching against John Nilon four days after he began working as interim administrative officer, according to county documents that detail the alleged misconduct. More than six months... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara man accused of attempting to lure teen for sex

Written on 10 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the second time in a little more than two years, a Santa Barbara man is accused of attempting to meet teenagers for sex, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Samuel Lafond was caught late... (Continue reading)

SLO County ordering homeless to leave safe parking site

Written on 10 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments
Homeless parking site

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County is ordering homeless individuals remaining at the safe parking site on Oklahoma Avenue to soon leave the location, with seven residents receiving orders to move out by Dec. 15. [Tribune] Earlier this year,... (Continue reading)

Car overturned, extrication needed after crash in SLO

Written on 10 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extricated at least one person following a collision in San Luis Obispo Saturday night. Two cars collided at the intersection of Pismo and Broad streets at approximately 9:21 p.m., according to the San Luis Obispo Police... (Continue reading)

Find specials on lodging, golf, drinks and more in SLO County

Written on 9 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort During the month of December, Sycamore is... (Continue reading)

SLO police cite 41 people during safety operation

Written on 9 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers issued 41 citations to drivers and bicyclists for a variety of violations during a safety operation on Dec. 7, the department announced Friday. The operation, which was funded through the state, took... (Continue reading)

SLO police holding distracted driver operation on Monday

Written on 9 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department plans to conduct an enforcement operation on Monday focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law, the department announced Saturday morning. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets... (Continue reading)