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Woman killed in crash on Highway 58 in Santa Margarita

Written on 8 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 58 in Santa Margarita on Thursday evening, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 8 p.m., a 911 caller said they spotted a vehicle on its side... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita teen arrested for robbery

Written on 8 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 15-year-old from Santa Margarita is in custody after he brandished a gun while trying to steal a bicycle on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a Hispanic male attempted to rob him at... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Santa Margarita

Written on 4 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a Ford truck on Saturday afternoon in Santa Margarita, according to the CHP. Shortly before 2 p.m., 52-year-old Peggy Masuda of Oxnard was traveling southbound on Highway 58 when... (Continue reading)

Cardboard blocks Highway 101 near Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A trailer transporting a load of cardboard overturned on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita on Thursday afternoon, slowing traffic for more than three hours. At 3:36 p.m., a semi-truck was pulling a trailer northbound on Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys recreational vehicle in Santa Margarita, video

Written on 25 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a recreation vehicle on Highway 58 in Santa Margarita on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a man was driving his RV up the Cuesta Grade on Highway 101 when the vehicle began to... (Continue reading)

Fire leads to arrest of wanted man in Santa Margarita

Written on 17 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE and RICHARD BASTIAN Fire burned a home, a wanted man was arrested and another suspect escaped during an action-filled Friday morning in Santa Margarita. Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on... (Continue reading)

Burglar targets post office in Santa Margarita

Written on 1 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies are looking for a burglar who broke into the Santa Margarita Post Office on the evening of Jan. 26. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Jan. 27, a 911 caller reported a... (Continue reading)

Electrical outage leaves more than 4,000 without power

Written on 19 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A power outage in Atascadero, Creston and rural Santa Margarita is affecting 4,139 PG&E customers. [Cal Coast Times] The outage was first reported at 6:48 p.m. PG&E officials estimate power will be restored by 10:15 p.m. The cause of the... (Continue reading)

Man injured during backyard fire in Santa Margarita

Written on 31 Jul, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A backyard shed caught on fire in Santa Margarita on Monday, and while the blaze was burning, a man collapsed. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly before 5 p.m., emergency personnel found Brent MacGregor unconscious at the scene of the blaze. MacGregor... (Continue reading)

22 clubbed cats found near Santa Margarita

Written on 17 Mar, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Authorities found 22 dead cats dumped on the side of a remote road east of Santa Margarita in the Los Padres National Forest earlier this month, according to San Luis Obispo County Animal Services. [Cal Coast Times] Animal Services workers... (Continue reading)