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Assailant with scissors arrested at park in San Luis Obispo

Written on 25 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 30-year-old man on Tuesday evening who was threatening another park goer with scissors. Shortly after 5 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a male at Laguna Lake Park who was threatening... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo landlords question proposed rental registry

Written on 23 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo landlords and city hall administrators continue to clash over a proposed rental registry and the eventual outcome. During Tuesday’s SLO City Council meeting, the city will hold a study session to discuss the costs... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly instructor arrested for attempting to have sex with a minor

Written on 20 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE During an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children, San Luis Obispo County sheriff detectives arrested a Cal Poly instructor for attempting to contact a minor for sex. After serving a search warrant in San Luis Obispo,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police identify possible murder victim

Written on 17 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo police department on Tuesday identified the woman whose body was found next to a creek on Feb. 12 as 50-year-old Veronica Beatrice Baro. Her death is being investigated as a possible homicide. Baro... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying alleged thieves

Written on 15 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a purse from a 74-year-old woman who was shopping at Trader Joe’s on Feb. 6. The thieves then... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices climbing, find lowest costs

Written on 15 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices increased slightly throughout the nation this week, partially because of the winter storms. In California, however, as refineries close prices are soaring. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo murder suspect in jail on unrelated charges

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A suspect in the alleged murder of a woman in San Luis Obispo has been in jail on unrelated charges since Monday, three days before the victim’s body was discovered. On the evening of Feb. 9, SLO... (Continue reading)

Body found in encampment in San Luis Obispo, investigation underway

Written on 13 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE An investigation is underway after a body was found in a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon. At 2:25 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a suspicious circumstance at an encampment near a Chevron gas... (Continue reading)

Elderly San Luis Obispo man accused of selling meth

Written on 13 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo officers arrested a 65-year-old man on Tuesday for possession of over a pound of methamphetamine for sale. After conducting a complex investigation related to narcotics sales, SLO police officers and detectives contacted Eric Farrior... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County teens rob, violently assault 15-year-old girl

Written on 12 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE An argument between two teenage girls escalated into a violent assault last Thursday in downtown San Luis Obispo. The five alleged assailants are all residents of San Luis Obispo County. On Thursday evening, teens from four different... (Continue reading)