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Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing

Written on 29 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in... (Continue reading)

Man who transported teen from Nipomo to Mexico for sex sentenced

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man who took an Arizona teen from her grandmother’s home in Nipomo to Mexico for illicit sexual activity received a sentence on Wednesday of 45 years in federal prison. Daniel Navarro, 42, of Victorville, was found... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande water rates expected to increase because of lawsuit

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Most of south San Luis Obispo County is facing increased water rates because of an ongoing lawsuit over Lopez Lake water, with Arroyo Grande residents in line to pay the bulk of the costs in the fight... (Continue reading)

Man who murdered Nipomo woman to be released from prison

Written on 7 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man who robbed, raped and murdered a Nipomo woman in 1974 is slated to be released in San Luis Obispo County after spending m0re than 50 years in prison. The California Board of Parole granted 75-year-old... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors approve Nipomo sheriff’s substation

Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $10.3 million contract to build a new sheriff’s substation in Nipomo. In total, the project has an estimated of $14.4 million. Construction is set to... (Continue reading)

Suspect shot, killed in Nipomo had lengthy criminal history

Written on 21 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 48-year-old man who was shot and killed after shooting at deputies in Nipomo on Sunday had a lengthy criminal history that included the killing of a romantic rival in 2013. On Sunday evening, Joseph Munoz was... (Continue reading)

Deputy shoots and kills suspect in Nipomo

Written on 20 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A suspect in a domestic disturbance in Nipomo fired at a San Luis Obispo County deputy, before law enforcement shot and killed him on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the 700 block of... (Continue reading)

Deputy involved shooting in Nipomo

Written on 19 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 9-1-1 call regarding a family disturbance ended in an officer involved shooting in Nipomo on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the 700 block of Hill Street in Nipomo and an officer-involved shooting... (Continue reading)

Driver leads CHP on high-speed chase between Santa Maria and Nipomo

Written on 28 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver led California Highway Patrol officers on a wild chase between Santa Maria and Nipomo Friday afternoon that culminated with the suspect’s arrest after traveling in the wrong direction on Highway 101. Shortly before 2 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

SLO County Planning Commission approves Nipomo residential project

Written on 27 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Plans for a 38-unit apartment complex in Nipomo are moving forward after the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit for a 38-unit residential development. The project, Hill... (Continue reading)