September, 2019

Santa Barbara County releases names of 22 killed in boat fire

By STAFF Santa Barbara County officials on Friday released the names of 22 of the 34 people who were killed in the Conception dive boat disaster. The Coroner’s Office, with the assistance of rapid DNA technology, has now been able... (Continue reading)

SLO County inmate dies of drug overdose

A 56-year-old San Luis Obispo County Jail inmate died of a suspected drug overdose on Friday, while another inmate required medical treatment for an opioid overdose, according to the sheriff’s department. After eating his lunch, guards watched Ernest Leonard Ortiz... (Continue reading)

SLO County raids large illegal marijuana grow

Deputies destroyed 1,820 marijuana plants they found on Thursday growing near the intersection of Main Street and Santa Rosa Creek Road on private property in Cambria, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. While searching for a homeless... (Continue reading)

Owners of sunken boat file 19th Century maritime lawsuit

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The owners of the boat that burned off the coast of Santa Barbara County this week, killing 34 people, filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday making use of a 19th century maritime law in attempt to... (Continue reading)

Sulfuric acid leaks in rural Paso Robles

A hazardous substance leaked in rural Paso Robles Thursday, resulting in a spill of sulfuric acid and the San Luis Obispo Regional Hazmat Team coming out to the area. Approximately 1,500 gallons of an unidentified product leaked along Estrella Road... (Continue reading)

Man accused of shooting deputy spotted in Paso Robles

By STAFF A man who allegedly shot a Merced County deputy on Wednesday was spotted in the Paso Robles area Thursday morning and led authorities on a pursuit that ended in Fresno County. Guadalupe Lopez-Herrera, 51, of Dos Palos allegedly... (Continue reading)

Man attempts to take a loaded gun on a plane leaving SLO

By STAFF An officer at the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport discovered a loaded firearm in the carry-on bag of a man ticketed for travel to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday morning, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).... (Continue reading)

Jeopardy host Alex Trebek sells Lake Nacimiento home

Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, who is battling pancreatic cancer, has sold his lakefront San Luis Obispo County vacation property for $1.3 million. [Bay Area News Group] The 2,595-square-foot house on the shore of Lake Nacimiento has three bedrooms and two... (Continue reading)

Cayucos couple busted with drugs, firearms and burglary tools

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man and woman Wednesday after a search of a Cayucos home allegedly netted drugs, including methamphetamine and an apparent opioid, as well as a gun and other contraband. [Cal... (Continue reading)

SLO airport adds flights to Portland and San Diego

Officials at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport announced Wednesday the addition of daily, non-stop flights to San Diego and Portland starting in 2020. [Cal Coast Times] Alaska Airlines will begin flights to San Diego on January 7 and... (Continue reading)