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Alleged Santa Maria car thief arrested for second time in less than a month
By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time in less than a month, Santa Maria police officers arrested an alleged thief for stealing a vehicle. This time, the suspect allegedly burglarized a residence and stole a firearm, in addition to a... (Continue reading)
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in San Luis Obispo crash
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist from Paso Robles suffered life-threatening injuries after colliding with a vehicle in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday. Shortly before 1 p.m., police officers and fire personnel responded to a collision at the intersection of Foothill... (Continue reading)
Activists win appeal over attorney fees in battle with Grover Beach
By KAREN VELIE An appeals court ruled Wednesday that a group of activists are eligible to receive more than $125,000 for their legal fees in a battle with the city of Grover Beach. “After paying our legal costs, I bet... (Continue reading)
Plaskett Fire burns nearly 30,000 acres, only 1% containment
By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County has scorched 29,123 acres with only 1% containment. With cooling temperatures, fire behavior is slowing. The eastern side of the fire remains the primary concern as it continues burning... (Continue reading)
Person suffers major injuries in rollover crash near Santa Margarita
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A person suffered major injuries as a result of a rollover crash Wednesday morning on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita. Prior to 10:30 a.m., an SUV crashed into the center divider of Highway 101 about one mile... (Continue reading)
Former Paso Robles principal sentenced to jail for drunk driving
By KAREN VELIE The former principal of Paso Robles High School was sentenced last month to 20 days in the San Luis Obispo County Jail for drunk driving. The court also ordered Megan Fletcher to pay $1,923 in fees and... (Continue reading)
Construction begins on Bob Jones project south of San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department has announced that construction began Tuesday on the Bob Jones Pathway Project that will eventually connect SLO to Avila Beach. Currently, workers are constructing a multi-use pathway for bicyclists... (Continue reading)
Note from a doctor, arguments, lies at election fraud trial
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine counts of election fraud showed up at the second day of her trial with a doctor’s note explaining her absence on Monday, asked for a public defender and repeatedly... (Continue reading)
Coroner identifies Grover Beach man killed in head-on crash
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County coroner’s office has identified 55-year-old Grover Beach resident Cezar Roy as the man killed after a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into another car on the Cuesta Grade last week. Under the influence... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach arson suspect identified
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach police have identified a 30-year-old Los Angeles man as the arson suspect who allegedly started the brush fire that burned off the east side of Highway 101 on Sunday. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., a caller... (Continue reading)