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Car slams into tree outside apartments in San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car slammed into a tree outside apartments in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., he vehicle hit a Yucca tree next to the intersection of Chorro and Mill streets at about 3:45... (Continue reading)

UPS truck crashes on Highway 101 off-ramp in SLO

Written on 5 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A UPS driver failed to negotiate a turn while exiting Highway 101 near downtown San Luis Obispo, crashing and overturning his truck on Monday evening.  The UPS truck overturned on the northbound Highway 101 off-ramp at Marsh... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver allegedly hit, killed homeless man in San Luis Obispo

Written on 4 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 21-year-old alleged drunk driver crashed into a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo late Saturday night, killing one man and injuring another, according to the CHP. Shortly before midnight, Jace Haro was driving northbound on Highway... (Continue reading)

Young woman found dead in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officers found the dead body of a young woman in San Luis Obispo on Friday. [KSBY] Police found the deceased woman in the area of the Righetti Ranch neighborhood, according to police. The San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Resnicks donate $20 million to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE After receiving a $20 million donation, Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo is honoring the donors by naming the new facility the “Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Success Center.” The center will prioritize personal and professional development... (Continue reading)

Adventist Health buys 2 hospitals in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 29 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Adventist Health has agreed to pay Tenet Healthcare $550 million for Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo and Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton. The purchase includes the related physician practices and imaging centers.... (Continue reading)

Former San Luis Obispo police chief tied to Derek Johnson’s new job

Written on 27 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former San Luis Obispo police chief, who resigned her position following multiple mishaps, is tied to City Manager Derek Johnson’s recent resignation. The head hunting company that selected Johnson to run for the chief executive officer... (Continue reading)

Driver hits pedestrian on Madonna Road in SLO, video

Written on 23 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver hit and seriously injured a pedestrian on Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo Thursday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., several 911 callers reported a vehicle struck a pedestrian walking outside of a crosswalk in the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo city manager resigning

Written on 22 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo City Manager Derek Johnson announced plans to resign his post, after accepting the chief executive officer position in Marin County, Johnson announced Thursday. Johnson has worked for San Luis Obispo for 12 years –... (Continue reading)

Driver who struck and killed SLO couple pleads guilty to manslaughter

Written on 20 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man who allegedly struck and killed a San Luis Obispo couple while speeding on Sacramento Drive last fall pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter charges on Tuesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, faces a minimum sentence of probation... (Continue reading)