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Tanker truck crashes in route to Phillips 66 oil refinery

Written on 24 Jun, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

A tanker-truck hauling 5,200 gallons of crude oil crashed near Highway 1 in Nipomo Friday evening causing a small leak. Approximately five gallons of oil leaked from the truck. The tanker truck was in route from San Ardo to a... (Continue reading)

Atascadero teen breaks her back in a crash on Cuesta Grade

Written on 23 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A 19-year-old Atascadero woman suffered a broken vertebra on Thursday after the pickup truck in which she was traveling in slammed into the back of a big rig on the Cuesta Grade. [KSBY] At approximately 7:30 a.m., a 20-year-old Santa... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Adam Hill and New Times turn on one another

Written on 23 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

After years of positive reporting, a New Times editorial chastised San Luis Obispo supervisors Adam Hill and Bruce Gibson for a last minute ploy to push through their plans for low-cost housing. Hill responded by sending an email to New... (Continue reading)

Mans drowns at Lopez Lake after boat capsizes

Written on 23 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A 47-year-old Southern California man failed to make it to shore after his boat capsized at Lopez Lake on Thursday afternoon. The man drowned and was later found dead in the lake. Around 2:15 p.m., three people were sailing on... (Continue reading)

Lompoc prison fight leaves 12 people injured

Written on 22 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A fight at the minimum-security Lompoc Federal Correctional complex on Wednesday evening left nine inmates and three prison staffers injured. [KSBY] Around 9 p.m., a fight broke out between inmates. Guards immediately contained the incident and sent the inmate population... (Continue reading)

SLO woman allegedly stole elderly man’s car and money

Written on 22 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A San Luis Obispo woman who has been using an alias for the last 20 years stole about $100,000 and a vehicle from en elderly man with Alzheimer’s who recently moved out of the area, according to police. In May... (Continue reading)

SLO police catch burglar, but stolen electronics remain missing

Written on 22 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a man whom they say admitted to breaking into a downtown business over the weekend. The burglary resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars of electronics, which have yet to be located, according to... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande men arrested for using SLO’s resident’s credit card

Written on 22 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A San Luis Obispo resident lost more more than $1,200 worth of property after leaving valuables in an unlocked car in the 200 block of California Boulevard. Among the items that were stolen was a credit card, which two Arroyo... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria jail to close due to budget cuts

Written on 21 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

As part of major budget cuts, Santa Barbara County is closing the Santa Maria jail.  [KCOY] The move will force law enforcement officers in Northern Santa Barbara County to transport suspects down to Santa Barbara every time they make an... (Continue reading)

Bwah! Hill loses vote; cancels trip with chamber

Written on 21 Jun, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE County supervisor Adam Hill dropped out of a planned trip to Colorado with members of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce after local business leaders failed to support Hill’s attempt to redirect county budget priorities. Chamber... (Continue reading)