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Woman sentenced to nearly 10 years for DUI crash that killed bicyclist in SLO
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge on Tuesday sentenced an Oregon woman to nearly 10 years in prison for a 2024 hit-and-run that killed an elderly bicyclist. On July 23, 2024, 45-year-old Vanessa Rose Noblitt was driving... (Continue reading)
Power outages frustrate San Luis Obispo County farmers, residents
By KAREN VELIE In a plan to reduce wildfire risk, PG&E shutoff the power to 5,142 customers in San Luis Obispo County for up to two days. Farmers, ranchers and residents have voiced frustration over the failure of PG&E to... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo sex offender arrested for child porn, drugs
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 65-year-old sex offender for possession of child porn and drugs on Wednesday. In early October, a tip was provided to law enforcement regarding suspected child abuse material being uploaded through... (Continue reading)
Man convicted of attempting to have sex with a minor in SLO
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted a man of attempting to meet with a 15-year-old girl in San Luis Obispo for sex. The jury convicted 42-year-old Genaro SantanaAvalos of contacting a minor with intent to commit... (Continue reading)
Santa Barbara principal returns to campus after rigging student election for child
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The principal of a Santa Barbara elementary school returned to campus last week after admitting to manipulating the school election so that her child would become a student president. [Independent] Arielle Curry is the principal of Washington... (Continue reading)
Bausch deserves our respect, reelection to the Paso Robles City Council
OPINION by RON CUFF Naval aviators say, “You know you are over the target when you start taking fire.” My first Navy assignment was with an all weather attack squadron, the VA-95 “Green Lizards,” flying the Grumman A-6 “Intruder” aboard... (Continue reading)
Gunman fires multiple rounds into newsroom in Bakersfield
By KAREN VELIE Bakersfield police officers are searching for a gunman who fired multiple rounds at a TV newsroom in Bakersfield on both Friday night and Tuesday morning. On Friday night, a dark vehicle pulled in front of the KBAK/KBFX... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles woman charged with animal cruelty granted diversion
By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman who faced seven felony counts of animal cruelty related to the deaths of 40 cats was granted mental health diversion on Monday, meaning that if she completes her treatment plan the charges will... (Continue reading)
Gunfire strikes vehicle in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating a shooting in Santa Maria Sunday evening in which a bullet or bullets struck a vehicle. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on the 1800 block of South Broadway. Officers subsequently... (Continue reading)
PG&E could cut power to 7,700 customers in SLO County
By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E could turn off the power for up to 7,700 customers in San Luis Obispo County early Thursday morning. Electric companies use public safety power shutoffs to prevent wildfires in high risk areas.... (Continue reading)