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San Luis Obispo’s Saint Patrick’s Day enforcement recap

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to reduce street parties, vandalism and alcohol related crimes; the San Luis Obispo Police Department enacted a safety enhancement zone for Saint Patrick’s day and the two adjacent weekends. SLO released data on citations... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach shooting suspects in custody

By KAREN VELIE The three suspects in the shooting of a teenager in Pismo Beach in December are now in custody. Two suspects were arrested on Thursday and the third suspect was already in custody on unrelated charges. Shortly after... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s financial woes continue

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County revealed last week that its more than $13 million projected budget surplus could become a nearly $1 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, and more than $10 million in the years to... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in head-on crash in Kern County

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Kern County coroner has identified Stanley Carbajal, 36, of Paso Robles as one of two drivers killed in a head-on collision over the weekend. [Bakersfield Now] Wasco resident Gael Salto Fernandez, 20, also died in the... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay paid parking pilot program takes effect

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Morro Bay’s paid parking pilot program took effect this month, with a fee now in place at the boat launch ramp lot located at the end of the Embarcadero. The pilot program is just for the one... (Continue reading)

McClintocks restaurant in Pismo Beach goes up for auction

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The closed F. McClintocks restaurant in Pismo Beach will go up for foreclosure auction next week. Potential buyers can only place bids on the property at 750 Mattie Road, where F. McClintocks Saloon and Dining operated its... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles approves Allegretto Resort expansion, spa, convention center

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously for a major expansion of the Allegretto Resort and the rezoning of a neighboring property. The Allegretto Resort by Ayres opened in Oct. 2015 and included a 20-acre,... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police seize firearms during drug bust, DUI arrest

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of separate incidents Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning led two arrests and Santa Maria police seizing firearms. First, officers contacted suspects during what appeared to be a drug deal. The incident resulted in an... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles approves 24 unit condo development near the downtown

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the construction of 24 condominiums on Creston Road near downtown Paso Robles. The 4.32-acre property is located on Creston Road near Capitol Hill Road. The project... (Continue reading)

Cattlemen’s group pulls Dantona endorsement over anti-law enforcement video

By KAREN VELIE A local cattlemen’s coalition withdrew its endorsement of Jim Dantona for San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor after he posted a video on social media that disparages local law enforcement. The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s... (Continue reading)