May, 2019

Thieves pillage Atascadero gas station, video

Three masked men broke into an Atascadero gas station early Wednesday morning and stole several items, including tobacco products and candy. At about 4 a.m., the thieves broke into the Chevron station at 8955 Montecito Avenue and stole about $2,000... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council approves management raises

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Despite the city’s distressing financial situation, the San Luis Obispo City Council unanimously voted to approved significant pay raises for two management positions. Over the past 15 years, the city’s unfunded pension liabilities have gone from $0... (Continue reading)

Suspect allegedly lured Santa Maria girl into minivan, sexually assaulted her

A 50-year-old man, who has possibly committed a string of sexual assaults, lured an underage girl into a minivan while she was walking to school and then sexually assaulted her, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)

Goleta man threatens victim with a replica samurai sword

A 38-year-old Goleta man threatened a person outside McDonald’s with a replica samurai sword Tuesday evening, prompting a manhunt that temporarily resulted in train traffic being halted and residents being ordered to shelter in place, according to the Santa Barbara... (Continue reading)