2020

SLO pays $70,000 after officer shoots and kills family pet

By KAREN VELIE The city of San Luis Obispo agreed to settle a claim from a couple who alleged a police officer shot and killed their dog without provocation. The city agreed to pay a $70,000 settlement while refusing to... (Continue reading)

California lawmaker wants to decriminalize psychedelics

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A California lawmaker announced he plans to introduce legislation that would decriminalized psychedelic drugs. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) stated on Twitter psychedelics have been shown to have medicinal value treating depression, PTSD and other conditions.... (Continue reading)

Assemblyman Cunningham and Addis’ statements on the race

Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham appears to have won reelection for his California Assembly District 35 seat against challenger Dawn Addis, 55.1 percent to 44.9 percent. Statement from Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham I am honored that the voters have elected me to a... (Continue reading)

Raging fire destroys home in Paso Robles

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a single-family home in Paso Robles early Wednesday morning. A 911 caller reported the blaze at a home at 517 Sims Ave at approximately 1:35 a.m. Three people managed to escape the house and... (Continue reading)

San Simeon officials knowingly deceived a grant provider

By KAREN VELIE The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) accused the San Simeon Community Services District of knowingly applying for a grant they were not eligible for, according to an Oct. 23 email rescinding the grant. The NFWF also... (Continue reading)

Shooting, standoff and arrest in Grover Beach

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fight between family members at a Grover Beach home led to an approximately six-hour police standoff on Monday, culminating with the arrest of an allegedly heavily armed man. First, a 911 caller reported a physical fight... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County Courthouse evacuated because of smoke

The San Luis Obispo County Courthouse on Monterey Street in SLO is currently evacuated as firefighters search for the cause of smoke in the area of the law library. Shortly before 2 p.m., fire alarms rang and court personnel asked... (Continue reading)

Thief burglarizes Atascadero man’s home while he sleeps

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman allegedly broke into an Atascadero man’s home while he was asleep on Saturday and stole personal items, as well as a car. The resident at a home on the 7800 block of Constancia Street awoke... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly students continue to drive surge in coronavirus cases

By CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo County set a record for new coronavirus cases, with 128 people testing positive for the virus on Saturday, the majority of whom attend Cal Poly. During the past six days, SLO County reported 233... (Continue reading)

Antagonist injures several drivers during Trump rally in Santa Maria

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man who had been antagonizing supporters of President Donald Trump as they drove through Santa Maria was cited after he caused a three-car collision in the middle of the vehicle parade on Sunday. [KSBY] A group... (Continue reading)