Jury deliberating in Paso Robles man’s trial over pedestrian death
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A jury is deliberating in the hit-and-run trial of a Paso Robles man who allegedly fled the scene after running over a pedestrian whom another vehicle had already struck. [Tribune] On July 3, 2021, shortly before 2 a.m., a caller reported a gray vehicle had crashed into...
Nipomo man killed in single car collision
By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-0ld Nipomo man was killed in a single vehicle collision on Orchard Road near Faith Drive in Nipomo on Wednesday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly after 7 a.m., a witness reported he saw a 2003 Honda Accord in a field in Nipomo, with no one...
SLO County developer’s partner offers $100,000 for bail
By KAREN VELIE As part of San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright’s third attempt to bail out of jail, his partner, attorney John Belsher, penned a check for $100,000, according to court records. A bail review hearing is set for 3 p.m. today. Wright, who allegedly bribed SLO County...
Cal Poly hires new basketball coach after winless conference season
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a season that ended with a 20-game losing streak and a 0-20 conference record, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Tuesday announced the hire of its new men’s basketball coach, Mike DeGeorge. DeGeorge, who served the past six seasons as the head coach of Division II...
Temporary closure of Highway 41 near Chalome “Y”
By KAREN VELIE Caltrans is temporally closing Highway 41 at the Chalome “Y” to State Route 33 on Wednesday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. for for road work. It is possible the section of highway will also be closed from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on March 28. Construction...
Paso Robles police arrest man for allegedly abusing elderly father
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles police officers arrested a man on Monday who allegedly physically abused his elderly father. Shortly after 10 a.m., a 71-year-old man called 911 and reported that his 42-year-old son assaulted him inside his home. Officers then arrived at the residence in the 2300 block of...
This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings
By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on March 26 in the board chambers. In an action promoted by Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, under item 35 on the agenda, the board will consider passing a resolution that supports the operation of Diablo...