SLO County deputies seek help identifying burglary suspects
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying several thieves and a vehicle involved in a burglary in Shandon on July 1. On the afternoon of July 1, deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary that occurred at approximately 10...
California Coastal Commission loses bid to ban vehicles on the Oceano Dunes
BY KAREN VELIE The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to hear the California Coastal Commission’s appeal regarding its attempt to ban off-road vehicle use at the Oceano Dunes. The is a victory for Friends of the Oceano Dunes who have battled for years to allow vehicle recreation and camping...
Businessman challenges Paulding for SLO County supervisor seat
By KAREN VELIE Local businessman and community leader Adam Verdin announced this week his candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Jimmy Paulding. During his announcement speech, Verdin spoke of the importance of affordable housing and improvements in medical care. “People should be able to...
Justice Department sues California for violating the rights of female athletes
By KAREN VELIE The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against California to force compliance of Title IX and to protect female student athletes from unfair competition and reckless endangerment from male participation on female high-school sports teams. The complaint accuses the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic...
Man charged with domestic violence following standoff in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles man is in jail after he battered his girlfriend and then barricaded himself inside a residence on the 800 block of Golden Meadow Drive. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported an in-progress domestic violence incident at the residence. San Luis Obispo County deputies...
Forward spread of Madre Fire stopped, Highway 166 reopens
By KAREN VELIE With cooler temperatures and reduced winds, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. Highway 166 reopened on Tuesday evening. The Madre Fire has scorched 80,610 acres and destroyed one outbuilding. Firefighters have achieved 62% containment. “Suppression...
Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night
By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. Officers check licenses and insurance...
