October, 2020

Thousand cruise through SLO County in support of Trump

By RICHARD BASTIAN More than 1,000 vehicles cruised from Paso Robles to Santa Maria on Saturday in support of President Donald Trump. At 9:30 a.m., Trump supporters met off Highway 46 in Paso Robles for a rally at Barney Schwartz... (Continue reading)

Rescued vulture released in Atascadero

By RICHARD BASTIAN Pacific Wildlife Care released a young turkey vulture back into the wild near a creek in Atascadero on Thursday afternoon. After rescuing the injured bird, a veterinarian put a splint on its wing and treated its injuries.... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes reopen despite lawsuit filed by environmental group

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity sued California State Parks, seeking to stop Friday’s reopening of the Oceano Dunes to vehicle traffic on the grounds that off-roading at the park kills endangered snowy plovers. Even so, cars... (Continue reading)

Felons, investigations and residency issues mar SLO County politics

By KAREN VELIE With many divided along political lines, felons, people charged with misdemeanors, others under investigation for corruption and a mayor who has not lived at her city address in six months are on ballots in San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Protesters marched through SLO, seeking revolution

By RICHARD BASTIAN Approximately 100 protesters marched through San Luis Obispo on Thursday evening to promote their demands which include dropping charges for protesters, abolishing the police and prison system, free internet, free transportation and a wealth tax. The protest... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande home destroyed by fire

A fire destroyed a large house in rural Arroyo Grande Thursday, displacing seven residents. [KSBY] Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a multi-story home at 575 Mirabella Lane. Residents of the house escaped without suffering any... (Continue reading)

Man accused of trying to lure children with tobacco for sex

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 20-year-old Solvang man last week for allegedly using flavored tobacco products to lure a 12-year-old into sex acts. On Oct. 20, a mother reported to law enforcement that a man... (Continue reading)

Flying tire kills one person on Highway 101 in Paso Robles

BY CCN STAFF One person was killed after a tire flew off a semi truck and hit a car on Highway 101 in Paso Robles on Thursday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the semi truck was headed southbound when a... (Continue reading)

Protesters planning to disrupt traffic in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A group comprised primarily of Cal Poly students is planning to disrupt the evening commute in San Luis Obispo on Thursday, and in the future, until their demands are met, according to Abolitionist Action Central Coast/SLO’s Instagram... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes stolen car into Nipomo home, injures woman

A suspect driving a car believed to have been stolen crashed into a house in Nipomo early Thursday morning, injuring a woman who was asleep inside. [KCOY] Shortly after 1 a.m., the driver blew through a stop sign and slammed... (Continue reading)