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Newsom appoints Kenneth McDaniel SLO County Superior Court judge

Written on 8 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the appointment of Commissioner Kenneth McDaniel to a judgeship in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. McDaniel has served as a commissioner at the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court since... (Continue reading)

SLO County law enforcement seized more than 600 pounds of fireworks

Written on 8 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Under San Luis Obispo County’s new firework ordinance, law enforcement seized more than 600 pounds of illegal fireworks from July 3 through July 6. SLO County sheriff deputies issued 24 notices of violation and seized more than... (Continue reading)

Evacuations increase as Gifford Fire rages towards homes

Written on 8 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Correction: It is federal, not state environmental laws, that do not permit firefighters to move equipment into wilderness areas. By KAREN VELIE As the Gifford Fire rages through northern San Luis Obispo County, the number of people ordered to evacuate... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying thief

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Thursday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who ripped off the Madonna Inn Boutique. On Aug. 4, the alleged thief was captured on security cameras taking merchandise... (Continue reading)

Vandals destroying tires in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE For nearly two months, vandals have repeatedly placed metal spikes on roads in Paso Robles. And for the past two weeks, metal spikes have disabled vehicles in San Luis Obispo, police said. In both cities, officers are... (Continue reading)

Fear and anger over immigration in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 41 comments

By KAREN VELIE Dozens of community members voiced their concerns that federal agents are kidnapping undocumented immigrants off the streets during an emotional San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday Yearly, the county applies for grants from... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire burns 91,250 acres, injures seven people

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment
Gifford Fire San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has scorched 91,250 acres and injured seven people, three civilians and four firefighters. The blaze is 9% contained. The heaviest fire activity on Wednesday was... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies nab scam artist targeting seniors

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 31-year-old scam artist is in jail after she misspelled words in a text message to a 77-year-old Goleta woman she was allegedly targeting. On Monday, the 77-year-old woman received a call from someone claiming to be... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande selects new police chief

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande announced Wednesday the selection of David Culver as police chief. Culver brings more than 17 years of law enforcement experience to the job. Currently a commander with the Arroyo Grande Police Department, Culver has served... (Continue reading)

Templeton man commits suicide while driving in Paso Robles

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A Templeton man shot and killed himself while driving on Highway 46 near Highway 101 in Paso Robles on Tuesday morning, police said. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a truck had crashed. Officers arrived to... (Continue reading)