April, 2023

One person killed, one wounded in Lompoc shooting

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects shot and killed one person and wounded another in Lompoc early Sunday morning.  Shortly after 3 a.m., a 911 caller reported a domestic violence incident at a residence on the 1600 block of... (Continue reading)

Dining specials and more in San Luis Obispo County

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Enjoy dining in the Gardens of Avila... (Continue reading)

Regulators find new source of pollution near SLO airport

By KAREN VELIE After determining the Noll family was responsible for toxic levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) found in groundwater near the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, regulators have determined a neighbor was the polluter. In 2019, the Central Coast... (Continue reading)

Judge rules man was sane when he committed 2001 Morro Bay double-murder

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County Judge ruled on Friday that a defendant was legally sane when he shot and killed a 37-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy at Morro Strand State Campground in 2001. Stephen Arthur Deflaun,... (Continue reading)

Board rejects Paulding’s plan to dump Oceano, video

By KAREN VELIE The Oceano Community Services District Board voted 3-2 on Wednesday to squelch a plan to annex Oceano into Grover Beach, with Charles Varni and Beverley Joyce-Suneson wanting to move forward. Shortly after winning a seat on the... (Continue reading)

Man convicted in the murder of Dystiny Myers granted parole

By KAREN VELIE A Nipomo man sentenced to 15 years to life for his involvement in the 2010 murder of 15-year-old runaway Dystiny Myers was recently granted parole, the second time the parole board has attempted to allow Jason Greenwell... (Continue reading)

Lompoc man dies after accidentally shooting himself

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 62-year-old Lompoc man died this week, days after he suffered what police have determined to be an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. Shortly before 8:40 a.m. on April 17, Robert Kenner suffered a single gunshot wound to... (Continue reading)

San Simeon to investigate allegations of racism

By KAREN VELIE The San Simeon Community Services District (CSD) Board voted unanimously on April 25 to investigate allegations of racism raised by a former director. After almost three years on the board, Director Daniel de la Rosa resigned on... (Continue reading)

Temporary access available for people trapped near Lake Nacimiento

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County crews finished construction of a temporary access road for residents stranded after Chimney Rock Road south of Lake Nacimiento collapsed during the storms in mid-March. Crews placed a drainage pipe before moving large... (Continue reading)

11-year-old girl injures sister in Los Osos

By KAREN VELIE Update: At the scene, it was reported the child threw the knife at her sister. Deputies were not able to determine if a crime occurred. An 11-year-old girl allegedly injured her sister in Los Osos on Wednesday... (Continue reading)