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California billionaire tax likely headed for defeat
By JOSH FRIEDMAN California voters appear to be rejecting wealth taxes, particularly on billionaires, but an initiative to make it more difficult to raise taxes via ballot measures is currently failing. As of Wednesday morning, Proposition 40, a wealth tax... (Continue reading)
Bystander injured during car theft in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE A bystander was injured on Tuesday evening when he attempted to stop a thief from stealing a car parked near the Paso Robles Event Center. The bystander went to the hospital while the thief landed in the... (Continue reading)
Which candidates are leading in SLO County’s council races?
By KAREN VELIE Leadership in three of San Luis Obispo County’s seven cities was on the ballot. The current mayors of Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, and Pismo Beach did not run for reelection leading to three competitive races. With a... (Continue reading)
Another gas leak in San Luis Obispo leads to evacuation orders
By KAREN VELIE A natural gas leak in San Luis Obispo led to an evacuation order on Tuesday morning. This is the third natural gas leak in SLO in less than a month. SoCalGas staffers detected the gas leak while... (Continue reading)
Person stabbed in Santa Maria, suspects fled
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating a stabbing in Santa Maria on Monday that left a victim seriously injured. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., a caller reported a stabbing victim on the 200 block of East Grant Street. Officers located the... (Continue reading)
Resident suffers burns during Atascadero house fire
By KAREN VELIE Emergency responders transported an Atascadero resident who suffered burn injuries during a house fire early Saturday morning to a local hospital. Shortly before 2 a.m., a caller reported smoke coming from the front and side of a... (Continue reading)
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE For the third week in a row, gas prices are falling even though crude oil prices remain at about $100 a barrel. The average price for gas fell seven cents last week to $6.13 a gallon in... (Continue reading)
Rescue crews pull swimmer off rocks by Avila Beach
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Rescue personnel removed a fatigued swimmer from rocks, on which he was stranded, by Avila Beach on Saturday afternoon. After the swimmer did not return as expected, a friend called 911. Crews then responded near Front and... (Continue reading)
Fight leads to arrest over firearm in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect on firearm-related charges early Saturday morning. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the area of Bunny Avenue and McClelland Street over a reported fight with a female heard crying.... (Continue reading)
Man arrested over sexual battery of high school student in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a 25-year-old man after he allegedly inappropriately touched a female high school student on Friday. Shortly before 1 p.m., officers responded to a report of a sexual battery near Santa Maria High... (Continue reading)