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Vandals destroying tires in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE For nearly two months, vandals have repeatedly placed metal spikes on roads in Paso Robles. And for the past two weeks, metal spikes have disabled vehicles in San Luis Obispo, police said. In both cities, officers are... (Continue reading)

Good Samaritans rescue man drowning in pool in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three men rescued a man drowning in San Luis Obispo late Thursday afternoon. A man was swimming in the pool at Laguna Terrace Mobile Home Park on Pefumo Canyon Road with two of his children when he... (Continue reading)

Police bust San Luis Obispo man with over 600 images of child porn

Written on 30 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 28-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in jail after officers discovered he had over 600 files of child pornography. Social media sites such as Facebook, Google, Reddit provide Cybertips to law enforcement if someone using their... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying thieves

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole merchandise from Fanny Wrappers on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the man and woman entered the lingerie... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo appoints new police chief

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Plastino  as police chief. Plastino will be sworn in July 25. Plastino brings more than 27 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office. In... (Continue reading)

Are San Luis Obispo officials plans for fire safety going too far?

Written on 22 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER As you probably know, there are now more parts of San Luis Obispo that fall within moderate, high and very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The SLO City Council is planning to hold a public study... (Continue reading)

Man spotted huffing nitrous oxide, busted for DUI and resisting

Written on 21 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A man spotted huffing nitrous oxide in a car parked in a city garage in San Luis Obispo on Sunday is facing charges of DUI and resisting arrest. On Sunday afternoon, a parking enforcement officer spotted a... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue dropping, find lowest costs

Written on 20 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Pump prices continue to fall matching prices from four years ago. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped two cents to $4.88 a gallon last week, according to figures from... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man busted with drugs for sale, firearms

Written on 18 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man is facing six drug and firearm related charges after he allegedly approached a neighbor while holding a shotgun. On June 23, a resident of an apartment complex on the 1400 block of... (Continue reading)

Belsher’s San Luis Obispo home sold for $600,000 at sheriff’s auction

Written on 17 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Attorney John Belsher’s home in San Luis Obispo sold for $600,000 at a sheriff’s auction on Wednesday to help pay a $3.6 million civil fraud judgement. The five-bedroom home on El Cerrito Street is valued at approximately... (Continue reading)