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San Luis Obispo man threatened to bomb synagogues, facing federal charges

Written on 25 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man was arraigned today on a three-count federal grand jury indictment charging him with threatening last summer to bomb every synagogue within a 20-mile radius. Prosecutors charged Elijah Alexander King, 36, with one... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying alleged thief

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Monday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing an e-bike from Food 4 Less on Friday. At approximately noon on Friday, the suspect allegedly took... (Continue reading)

ICE issues detainer for inmate accused of drug, sex crimes in San Luis Obispo

Written on 22 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments
ICE arrests Illegal Aliens

By KAREN VELIE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week issued an immigration detainer against a man in the country illegally who allegedly dealt drugs and attempted to sexually assault a minor on the grounds of a church in... (Continue reading)

Alleged drug dealer attempts to sexually assault minor in San Luis Obispo

Written on 21 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers on Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old San Luis Obispo drug dealer for allegedly providing narcotics to and attempting to sexually assault a minor. In August, a girl under 16 years of age sought medical treatment at a... (Continue reading)

Homeowners win round in court battle against San Luis Obispo developer

Written on 19 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Facing allegations he built a home in San Luis Obispo that is uninhabitable because of black mold and “egregious construction defects,” Gary Grossman of Coastal Community Builders fought for arbitration and a stay of legal actions. The... (Continue reading)

Homeless man assaults victim at a bus stop in San Luis Obispo, arrested

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 45-year-old homeless man beat a victim with a four-foot metal pipe in an unprovoked attack at a bus stop in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., Robert Torres attacked a 57-year-old man... (Continue reading)

SLO and Santa Barbara Counties under wind, flood advisories

Written on 17 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service issued high wind and flood advisories for both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties on Monday. Forecasters warn of southwest winds of 10 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 35... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo City Council moves forward on Prado Road bridge project

Written on 10 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE For decades, the City of San Luis Obispo has considered a bridge over Highway 101 at Prado Road a needed capital improvement project and a major city goal. The SLO City Council voted last week to move... (Continue reading)

SLO police seek help identifying want-to-be burglars who damaged store

Written on 4 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying the people who attempted to burglarize a store on Sunday. Shortly before 4 a.m., the driver of a truck attempted to break into Art’s Cyclery... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police bust woman for drug dealing, impersonation

Written on 31 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 36-year-old alleged thief and drug dealer is in San Luis Obispo County Jail after officers busted her with a large quantity of drugs, stolen credit cards and false identifications. On Oct. 21, a staffer at Embassy... (Continue reading)