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Fire destroys recreational vehicle near Nipomo

Written on 12 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed an recreational vehicle near Nipomo on Wednesday evening.  Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning near the 300 block of Applegate Way, according to Cal Fire. Flames completely engulfed the recreational... (Continue reading)

Three vehicles collide on Highway 46 near Templeton

Written on 3 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Three vehicles collided on Highway 46 West near Templeton Tuesday morning, which temporarily closed the highway. Shortly before 9 a.m., the vehicles collided on Highway 46 by Jack Creek Road. A GMC pickup truck sustained major front... (Continue reading)

Former Cal Fire SLO captain changes plea at sentencing hearing

Written on 28 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a sentencing hearing on Wednesday, a former San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire captain withdrew his guilty plea and asked for a jury trial. James Peter Thomas will now face charges he grouped a coworker in... (Continue reading)

Truck bursts into flames on Highway 101 in Shell Beach

Written on 23 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire engulfed a semi-truck on Highway 101 in Shell Beach on Friday night, sending smoke billowing into a nearby residential area and prompting reports of explosions.  Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported a truck on... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 10 acres near Huasna in rural Arroyo Grande, not fully contained

Written on 11 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire that broke out near Huasna Sunday evening has yet to be extinguished, as of Monday evening, though the blaze has only burned 10 acres.  The woodland fire started at about 6:40 p.m. on Sunday near... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys home in rural Atascadero

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a single-family house in rural Atascadero on Thursday.  A 1:31 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 9528 Los Palos Road which is southeast of the Atascadero city limit, according to Cal Fire.... (Continue reading)

Fire burns home near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 2 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire on Friday burned 14 acres and destroyed a house in the Oak Shores community between Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio.  Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning in the 4000 block... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys RV and truck near Arroyo Grande

Written on 30 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a truck and an RV trailer and spread to vegetation northeast of Arroyo Grande on Wednesday. At about 1:27, a caller reported the blaze burning near the 1000 block of Fox Canyon Lane, according... (Continue reading)

Fire severely damages Nipomo home

Written on 30 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire caused damage to 60% of the structure of a Nipomo house on Tuesday.  Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at a home in the 800 block of Inga Road, according to... (Continue reading)

Sheriff identifies man killed in Los Osos RV fire

Written on 26 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in an RV fire in Los Osos this week as Christopher Wayne Surratt, 44. At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, a caller reported an RV... (Continue reading)