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San Simeon loses grant money, conflicts of interest exposed

By KAREN VELIE A local government watchdog’s action has led to the loss of $250,000 in grants to the San Simeon Community Services District. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Ocean Protection Council both rescinded the grants after... (Continue reading)

Woman shoots at passing cars on Highway 101 in Santa Maria

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Los Angeles woman allegedly fired a gun at passing vehicles on Highway 101 in Santa Maria Monday evening, wounding one person and striking three cars with bullets. At about 5 p.m., a suspect was stopped on... (Continue reading)

Wildfire extinguished north of San Luis Obispo

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out near the Cuesta Grade Monday and burned 8 to 10 acres, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a 911 caller reported a fire burning near Reservoir Canyon Road southeast of the... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies man killed by flying tire in Paso Robles

The California Highway Patrol identified the man killed by a flying tire on Highway 101 in Paso Robles on Thursday as Peter Mays, 82, of San Miguel. Shortly before 3 p.m., a fifth wheel was headed southbound when a tire... (Continue reading)

Humpback whale scoops up kayakers in Avila Beach, spits them out

By CCN STAFF A pair of kayakers had a close call Monday, when a massive humpback whale scooped their kayak up in his mouth, and then spit them out. Neither woman was seriously injured. A nearby person on a paddle... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys San Miguel home, family displaced

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a house in San Miguel Sunday morning, displacing a family. Shortly before 10 p.m., a 911 caller reported a blaze at a home located at 9175 Crestview Way, according to Cal Fire. Fire personnel... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police searching for stabbing suspect

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a person Sunday morning, resulting in emergency personnel airlifting the victim to a hospital. A little before 7 a.m., the suspect stabbed a person near the intersection... (Continue reading)

Who are the highest paid city employees in SLO County?

By Karen Velie While six of the seven cities in San Luis Obispo County are asking for sales tax increases to make up for revenue lost during the coronavirus, administration costs take a large bite out of their budgets. Once... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man lunges at deputies with a knife

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An hours-long standoff outside a North County senior living complex Friday morning concluded with a Paso Robles man charging at a deputy with a knife and officers shooting him with bean bag rounds. The man was visiting... (Continue reading)

Thousand cruise through SLO County in support of Trump

By RICHARD BASTIAN More than 1,000 vehicles cruised from Paso Robles to Santa Maria on Saturday in support of President Donald Trump. At 9:30 a.m., Trump supporters met off Highway 46 in Paso Robles for a rally at Barney Schwartz... (Continue reading)