March, 2023

SLO driver accused of drinking before hitting and killing couple

By KAREN VELIE The 24-year-old San Luis Obispo resident who allegedly killed a couple and their dog was drinking prior to the fatal accident, a prosecutor said during a court hearing on Wednesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, was allegedly driving... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande considering expanded homeless parking program

By JOSH FRIEDMAN At a time San Luis Obispo County is planning on shutting down its homeless parking site, the city of Arroyo Grande is considering creating a formal overnight parking program. Previously, the city approved a temporary homeless parking... (Continue reading)

Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial

By KAREN VELIE Lawyers representing Paul Flores, a man found guilty last year of murdering Kristin Smart in San Luis Obispo in 1996, filed motions last week to dismiss the jury verdict and for a new trial. A Monterey County... (Continue reading)

How much rain has fallen on SLO County? Here are the latest totals

By KAREN VELIE Rain, snow and heavy winds pounded San Luis Obispo County over the past five days with some areas of the county recording highest precipitation totals in decades. For the next four days, local residents will have an... (Continue reading)

Assemblymember Addis’ bill spotlights failing disability system

OPINION by NICOLE DORFMAN I want to thank Assemblymember Dawn Addis for introducing AB 1147 to address the “failing” developmental disability system in California. The bill calls for reforming the $13-billion system, and for providing increased accountability and transparency in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County to close homeless parking site

By KAREN VELIE Three months after several people staying at San Luis Obispo County’s safe parking site joined a homeless union, the county decided to close the site. Located off Highway 1 near the county jail, the safe parking site... (Continue reading)