Gunman fires multiple rounds into newsroom in Bakersfield
By KAREN VELIE Bakersfield police officers are searching for a gunman who fired multiple rounds at a TV newsroom in Bakersfield on both Friday night and Tuesday morning. On Friday night, a dark vehicle pulled in front of the KBAK/KBFX newsroom where the driver sat for several minutes before firing...
Paso Robles woman charged with animal cruelty granted diversion
By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman who faced seven felony counts of animal cruelty related to the deaths of 40 cats was granted mental health diversion on Monday, meaning that if she completes her treatment plan the charges will be dropped. Animal control officers rescued six cats living in...
Gunfire strikes vehicle in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating a shooting in Santa Maria Sunday evening in which a bullet or bullets struck a vehicle. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on the 1800 block of South Broadway. Officers subsequently located evidence of the shooting, including a vehicle with bullet...
PG&E could cut power to 7,700 customers in SLO County
By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E could turn off the power for up to 7,700 customers in San Luis Obispo County early Thursday morning. Electric companies use public safety power shutoffs to prevent wildfires in high risk areas. During dangerous weather, companies may temporarily shut off power to...
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee off at twilight with this limited time offer! Every day...
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices dropping last week, the average price for gas fell six cents to $6.50 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. Last week, prices dipped from $80 to $90 per barrel of crude oil. At $6.33, the average price for a...
San Luis Obispo County under coastal flood, high surf advisories
By KAREN VELIE As Tropical Storm Rachel arrives, San Luis Obispo County is under both high surf and coastal flood advisories on Sunday. The storm also has the potential to bring rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures to the Central Coast on Sunday evening and Monday morning, according to the...
