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Why did Cal Poly San Luis Obispo cut its swim and dive teams?

Written on 8 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Friday that it had cut its swimming and diving programs effective immediately, according to an email to students from Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong. “Unfortunately, Cal Poly is not immune to... (Continue reading)

Candidate for this week’s dumbest criminal in San Luis Obispo

Written on 7 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police arrested an alleged drug dealer last month whom they found intoxicated and lying on a sidewalk next to a large amount of drugs and cash. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 14, a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo doubling fines for Saint Fratty’s Day

Written on 7 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department has expanded the days for doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses associated with Saint Fratty’s Day. The city’s safety enhancement zone begins today and extends until March 10, and... (Continue reading)

Drunk pizza delivery driver arrested in San Luis Obispo

Written on 7 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE An allegedly drunk pizza delivery driver was arrested Wednesday for DUI and for a hit-and-run crash in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported a two vehicle crash at Ella Street and Johnson Avenue.... (Continue reading)

Funding gap filled for Bob Jones Trail extension

Written on 6 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Council of Government’s (SLOCOG) voted Wednesday to fill a $7.8 million funding gap for the Bob Jones Trail Extension project after losing a grant from Caltrans. SLOCOG staff had applied for the Caltrans... (Continue reading)

Vehicle crashes into pole in San Luis Obispo, thousands lose power

Written on 5 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A white Jeep Cherokee crashed into a phone pole on Orcutt Road south of San Luis Obispo on Wednesday morning causing more than 5,000 PG&E customers to lose power. Shortly before 10 a.m., the Jeep crashed into... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help finding Boot Barn thief

Written on 3 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who allegedly stole merchandise from the Boot Barn on Madonna Road on Monday. The man walked into the Boot Barn and gathered mutiple... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into community center in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A suspected drunk driver driver crashed into a community center in San Luis Obispo on Saturday evening. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., the driver crashed their truck into the stairs and retaining wall of the Ludwick Center at... (Continue reading)

Recreational vehicle overturns on Highway 101 near San Luis Obispo

Written on 27 Feb, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A recreational vehicle flipped on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon slowing traffic for hours. Shortly before 5 p.m., a blue pickup truck was towing a recreational vehicle southbound when the truck and... (Continue reading)

Suspect breaks into San Luis Obispo apartment, assaults woman

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

By KAREN VELIE A 41-year-old man broke into a former girlfriend’s apartment and assaulted her in San Luis Obispo early Monday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., Brian Dill allegedly broke into his former girlfriend’s apartment and strangled her, before fleeing... (Continue reading)