August, 2024

Bribery, fraud and threats mar Hill’s financial plans

Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series regarding the history of former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill based largely on statements and interviews released as part of a federal criminal trial regarding corruption, bribery, and... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police warn public to avoid sick sea lions

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is asking the public to avoid interacting with sick sea lions along Central Coast beaches. Because of a recent red tide event, there are numerous sea lions and other marine mammals on... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest bicyclist with more than 25 grams of meth

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a wanted man who was allegedly carrying more than 25 grams of methamphetamine while riding a bicycle Thursday evening. At about 8:30 p.m., a police officer stopped a man riding a bicycle... (Continue reading)

Montana de Oro standoff suspect allegedly stole U.S. military-procured truck

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The suspect who engaged in a multi-hour standoff with law enforcement at Montana de Oro State Park on Wednesday allegedly stole a transport vehicle that was procured by the United States military and is designed to carry... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest South County residents for narcotics sales

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande Police officers arrested an Oceano man and a Nipomo woman on Wednesday for selling narcotics. Shortly before 1 p.m., dispatchers sent Arroyo Grande officers to the 1300 block of Ash Street over a disturbance. The... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies Paso Robles couple killed in crash

By KAREN VELIE CHP officers identified the Paso Robles couple killed in a crash on Highway 46 last month as 83-year-old Helmut Stich and 72-year-old Karen Stich. Shortly after midnight, Helmut Stich was driving a 2020 Hyundai westbound on Highway... (Continue reading)

Man flees deputies, engages in standoff at Montana de Oro

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 63-year-old man on Wednesday fled San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies through Los Osos and into Montana de Oro State Park, where he engaged in a multi-hour standoff with law enforcement prior to being arrested. At... (Continue reading)