2017

Orcas on killing spree in Monterey Bay, video

For more than a week, a pod of nine killer whales has been on a hunting spree in Monterey Bay. In the past 10 days, the orcas have killed four gray whale calves. [KSBW] While killer whales are known to... (Continue reading)

Family disputes sheriff’s account of fatal deputy-involved shooting

By KAREN VELIE The family of a Paso Robles man who was shot and killed in January by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies is disputing the department’s account of the fatal shooting. Shortly after midnight on Jan. 24, two... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s tax dollars supported Earth Day charlatans

OPINION by MIKE BROWN During this past weekend in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Davis, Berkeley, and elsewhere across California’s leftist archipelago we were again subjected to the annual day of indoctrination or ersatz pagan right of spring... (Continue reading)

Alleged drunk driver crashes near DUI checkpoint

While a Santa Maria police DUI checkpoint led to zero arrests Friday evening, nearby an alleged drunk driver crashed into a power pole. Because of the accident, several roads were closed roads for more than eight hours. Officers evaluated four... (Continue reading)

Trump signs executive order that could allow new drilling off California Coast

To the dismay of many Californians, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could allow for new oil and gas drilling off the California Coast. The “America-First Offshore Energy Strategy,” which Trump signed on Friday, aims to open... (Continue reading)

Oceano man caught prowling with drugs while leaving kids unattended

Grover Beach police arrested an Oceano man on Thursday who was in possession of heroin and methamphetamine while prowling around homes. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was supposed to be attending to three young children. Around 1:35... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in crash

A 25-year-old Paso Robles man died Thursday after he crashed into a vehicle he was attempting to pass on Highway 101 in Templeton. Shortly before 11 p.m., Charles Wyrick, 25, was headed southbound when he attempted to pass a vehicle... (Continue reading)

Man killed in Shell Beach house fire

A man in his 50s died in a Shell Beach house fire Thursday evening. Around 5:30 p.m., a fire broke out on the second floor of a converted apartment building in the 200 block of Esparto Avenue. The building, which... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district administrator submits false financial report

OPINION by RON ARNOLDSEN South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District’s Administrator Gerhardt Hubner recently submitted a financial report to his board that states an account it has at Rabobank contains $898.00. The account was set up last year when... (Continue reading)

Atascadero council considering allowing some pot businesses

As Atascadero begins crafting its marijuana policy in the aftermath of Proposition 64, the city’s conservative leaning council is considering allowing some cannabis business to operate within the city limits. On Tuesday, the Atascadero City Council indicated it may support... (Continue reading)