November, 2023

Man shot and wounded in Los Osos

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a gunman who allegedly shot and wounded a man in Los Osos early Sunday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., a 911 caller reported a victim with a gunshot wound in... (Continue reading)

Deputies investigating Paso Robles city manager after abuse allegation

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an abuse allegation lodged by a former mayoral candidate against Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis. Michael Rivera, a candidate for mayor in 2022, said that Lewis assaulted... (Continue reading)

Wrong way driver crashes into bridge in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE CHP officers arrested a wrong way driver who crashed into a bridge on Highway 101 in Paso Robles on Friday night for allegedly driving under the influence. Shortly after 5 p.m., a caller reported a driver headed... (Continue reading)

1 person injured in RV fire in Templeton

By KAREN VELIE One person suffered injuries in a recreation vehicle fire Friday morning on Vineyard Drive in Templeton. Shortly before 8 a.m., a caller reported an RV on fire on Vineyard Drive near Ashton Way. One person escaped the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police arrest alleged Jersey Mike’s robber

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles police officers arrested the man who allegedly robbed Jersey Mike’s Subs last Friday night. Shortly after 7 p.m., a man entered the sub shop at 2301 Theatre Drive in Paso Robles and handed a demand... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles to continue paid parking program, end free parking

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to continue the controversial downtown paid parking program while canceling the first two hours of free parking and lowering the hourly rate. During public comment, more than a... (Continue reading)

Lizzie Fire burn scar continues to smoulder

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo firefighters responded to hot spots discovered smouldering in the area of the Lizzie Fire burn scar on Tuesday. On Oct. 30, a pair of teens allegedly started a fire at the FFA farm behind... (Continue reading)

Shooter wounds 14-year-old girl near Santa Maria and Guadalupe

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a 14-year-old girl Monday evening in an unincorporated area between Santa Maria and Guadalupe, leaving the teen hospitalized.  Deputies learned of the shooting from hospital staff who were treating the wounded girl,... (Continue reading)

Defendant accused of trying to disrupt SLO County fraud trial

By KAREN VELIE Defendant Ryan Wright’s alleged antics led to multiple delays during a civil trial on Monday in Paso Robles, though the judge declined a request to admonish Wright. Wright (formerly known as Ryan Petetit) and his partner John... (Continue reading)

Fire burns RV at San Simeon campground

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An RV burst into flames at a campground in San Simeon on Monday. Shortly before 5 p.m., a caller reported an RV on fire at Simeon Creek Campground located at 500 San Simeon-Monterey Creek Road. Firefighters arrived... (Continue reading)