March, 2024

Board votes to quit, close San Simeon services district

By KAREN VELIE Plagued by years of mismanagement, the San Simeon Community Services District Board of Directors voted unanimously on Friday to dissolve the district. Formed in 1961, the San Simeon district currently provides water, sewer, street lighting and road... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, lodging, golf and more in SLO County

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Luck o’ Sycamore Save 25% when booking a one-bedroom or specialty... (Continue reading)

Puppy lost during rollover crash in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are asking for the public’s help finding a puppy lost during a rollover crash on Friday. Shortly after noon, a driver with a 10-week-old Doberman puppy in his truck hit three parked cars... (Continue reading)

Moreno further expands lead in SLO County District 5 supervisor race

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno further expanded her lead Friday in the race for the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat. As of Friday, Moreno leads Atascadero Councilwoman Susan Funk by 1,267 votes, 54.79% to 45.21%. ... (Continue reading)

Gunman fires into occupied vehicle in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE Police are looking for a gunman who fired into an occupied vehicle in Paso Robles early Saturday morning. Shortly after midnight, callers reported hearing a single gunshot on Spring Street near 31st Street. Officers arrived to find... (Continue reading)

Man sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for fatal Nipomo DUI crash

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge sentenced a Santa Maria man to 21 years and 8 months to life in prison for a second-degree murder conviction and other offenses stemming from him driving intoxicated and in the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police arrest two alleged car thieves

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police officers arrested two men on Thursday who were caught while traveling in a stolen vehicle. On Thursday morning, an alert reporting a vehicle stolen in Santa Maria was sent to area law enforcement. Grover... (Continue reading)

White supremacists disrupt Pismo Beach City Council meeting

By KAREN VELIE Clarification: A reporter named Bill Shaner wrote an article outing some of the members of a neo-Nazi group located in California. Since then, one of the leaders in the group is claiming his name is Bill Shaner.... (Continue reading)

McLintocks restaurant closed after nearly 40 years in Arroyo Grande

By KAREN VELIE F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining house in Arroyo Grande closed Wednesday after nearly 40 years in business. McLintocks’ locations in San Luis Obispo and Shell Beach remain open. With rising costs – such as food and insurance... (Continue reading)

SLO police searching for suspects who damaged Costco parking lot

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the public for help with locating three individuals who allegedly damaged the Costco parking lot last weekend. Police are circulating surveillance images of the suspects, as well as of... (Continue reading)