Driver hits fire hydrant in downtown San Luis Obispo, then flees
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are investigating a hit-and-run collision in which a driver struck a fire hydrant in downtown SLO early Friday morning. Just before 1 a.m., a car hit a fire hydrant at the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo streets. The driver then fled, according to...
Santa Maria special needs student injured during ICE encounter
By KAREN VELIE A special needs student at Santa Maria High School suffered bruises and a broken wrist during an altercation with immigration enforcement agents on Wednesday morning, the student told CalCoastNews. At 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, 20-year-old Eric Zepeda left the group home he lives in to walk to...
Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels
By KAREN VELIE The first major storm of the season brought much needed rain to San Luis Obispo County, even dropping nearly 3 inches on one coastal community, according to SLO County’s website. Rainfall totals are average or above average for mid-October. State and local reservoir levels remain healthy for...
Why I am running for mayor of Arroyo Grande
OPINION by SEAN SCHUUR As a candidate for mayor of Arroyo Grande in the Nov. 3 election, I pledge to bring practical leadership, responsible planning, and a strong commitment to the community I am proud to call home. The blessings I have received from my faith, my family, my customers,...
Santa Maria police arrest two alleged gang members with guns
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested two alleged gang members whom they found with firearms on Thursday. Just before 12:30 p.m., Santa Maria officers responded to the area of 1900 S. Lincoln Street over a report of two suspects with firearms. Shortly afterwards, a traffic officer found a vehicle...
Suspect arrested for arson fire near San Luis Obispo airport
By KAREN VELIE A 59-year-old man is in jail after he allegedly torched a van near the San Luis Obispo airport on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported a van on fire on Kendall Road near the airport. When emergency personnel arrived, they discovered a fully engulfed...
Fire damages home near Lake Nacimiento
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters battled a blaze in the attic of a house near Lake Nacimiento on Thursday. Shortly before noon, the fire was reported at a home by Maple Canyon Place and Running Deer Road. Firefighters arrived at the house and found smoke coming from the residence, according to...
