Arson suspected in San Luis Obispo fire that burned vehicles
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities are investigating a fire that burned at least five vehicles at the San Luis Obispo water treatment plant on Tuesday as possible arson. Multiple homeless people have encampments in the area, and one homeless man was seen standing and watching as firefighters responded to the blaze....
Woman killed in crash near Atascadero
By KAREN VELIE A 42-year-old woman was killed in a single car crash on Highway 41 near Atascadero on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 10 p.m., Jenny Ritter of Ceres was headed southbound on Highway 41 near Rocky Canyon Road when the Mercedes she was driving drifted across the highway, down...
Grover Beach police searching for e-bike thief
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Grover Beach Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a man who was allegedly caught on surveillance video stealing an electric bicycle. Police are circulating footage of the suspect walking up to the e-bike, removing the lock and walking off with the bicycle. The...
Santa Maria police arrest alleged serial burgar
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers on Tuesday arrested a man who allegedly stole $10,000 to $15,000 worth of property during a string of recent burglaries. Francisco Jacob Campos, a 40-year-old Santa Maria resident, allegedly committed multiple recent burglaries in the 600 block of North Broadway, where the property...
Vehicles burning at San Luis Obispo water treatment plant
By KAREN VELIE Two vehicles are burning in a fire on Tuesday afternoon at the San Luis Obispo water treatment plant, in an area used for storage. Shortly after 4:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning off the Bob Jones Trail near the intersection of Los Osos Valley Road...
Emergency landing at Paso Robles airport, minor injuries
By KAREN VELIE Experiencing a landing gear malfunction, the pilot of a small, single-engine plane landed the Cesna 152 on its belly Monday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., the emergency landing left one person suffering from minor injuries. The pilot and passenger were able to safely exit the plane. Airport...
Swimming at Santa Margarita Lake likely next year
By KAREN VELIE Because of a new state law, swimming and other forms of body-contact recreation are likely to be permitted at Santa Margarita Lake in mid-2027. San Luis Obispo County staff is working to address health, safety and operational requirements needed for the change. On Aug. 31, Gov. Gavin...
