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Wildfire burning near Shandon shutters Highway 41

Written on 17 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A wildfire burning near Shandon in Kern County has scorched 80 acres and is zero percent contained, according to the California Highway Patrol. Highway 41 is closed at the Cholame Y. Traffic is being diverted to Highway... (Continue reading)

Three-car collision on the Cuesta Grade, multiple injuries

Written on 10 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple people were injured in a three-car collision on Highway 101 on the Cuesta Grade north of San Luis Obispo on Friday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 4 p.m., a witness flagged down... (Continue reading)

Judge rules San Luis Obispo County murder suspect can stand trial

Written on 8 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled on Wednesday that enough evidence exists for a defendant to stand trial for the murder of a Santa Maria man on Highway 166 last November. Abel Angel Santiago, 23, is... (Continue reading)

Crash downs power lines near Los Osos, blocks access to San Luis Obispo

Written on 8 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A crash east of Los Osos Sunday night resulted in power lines falling on the roadway. As of early Monday morning, all lanes of Los Osos Valley Road at Turri Road remain blocked, and drivers heading to... (Continue reading)

People trapped in head-on crash in rural San Luis Obispo County

Written on 7 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two people are trapped following a head-on crash on Highway 46 West between Cambria and Templeton on Sunday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly before 9:40, a caller reported a grey Ford Mustang and a white Dodge... (Continue reading)

Bicyclist struck and killed in Edna Valley

Written on 20 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a bicyclist in the Edna Valley area on Wednesday. Shortly after noon, a caller reported the crash at the intersection of Orcutt and Tiffany Ranch roads, according to the CHP.  Emergency personnel... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck crashes into Highway 101 construction zone in Pismo Beach

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A semi-truck crashed into a construction zone on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach Monday night, resulting in a temporary closure of the highway to southbound traffic in the area. Shortly before 10:15 p.m., the  semi-truck drove into... (Continue reading)

CHP searching for Central Coast driver who hit and killed pedestrian

Written on 4 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Highway Patrol is asking the public for help identifying a hit-and-run suspect who struck and killed a pedestrian between Santa Maria and Guadalupe on Sunday evening. At about 8 p.m., an unknown vehicle hit a... (Continue reading)

Officers seek help identifying Cayucos dirt bike rider

Written on 20 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help identifying a dirt bike rider who led officers on a chase throughout Cayucos on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., officers attempted to pull over a white male... (Continue reading)

Woman dies, toddler injured in crash on Highway 166

Written on 15 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman died, and a three-year-old child was hospitalized following a crash on Highway 166 east of Santa Maria on Tuesday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported a crash on westbound Highway 166 near Rinconada... (Continue reading)