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Swimming at Santa Margarita Lake likely next year
By KAREN VELIE Because of a new state law, swimming and other forms of body-contact recreation are likely to be permitted at Santa Margarita Lake in mid-2027. San Luis Obispo County staff is working to address health, safety and operational... (Continue reading)
Man allegedly tries to set girlfriend on fire near homeless camp
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies on Friday morning arrested a man who allegedly tried to set his girlfriend on fire near a homeless encampment in the Montecito area. On Thursday, shortly after 8:15 p.m., deputies responded to... (Continue reading)
Amber Alert issued for missing girl who was impregnated by her father
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that an Amber Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega, the girl whose father is accused of impregnating her and hiding her from authorities. Investigators are searching... (Continue reading)
SLO County woman accused of election fraud blames complicated rules
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman on trial for election fraud told the jury last week that she did not know about campaign regulations when she ran for office. Charged with eight felonies and one misdemeanor, Powell... (Continue reading)
Gas prices over $6 a gallon in SLO County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Amid unrest in the Middle East, the average price for gas surged in San Luis Obispo County last week jumping 17 cents to $6.07 a gallon, according to AAA. At $5.87, the average price for a gallon... (Continue reading)
Firefighters slow spread of Plaskett Fire
By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County has scorched 29,768 acres with 23% containment. With cooling temperatures, fire behavior has slowed. “Steep, rugged terrain and heavy vegetation continue to slow crews’ access and progress, “according to... (Continue reading)
Body of missing Arroyo Grande man found after 18 years
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The remains of a 58-year-old man who was reported missing in 2008 have been discovered in San Luis Obispo County. In June, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division began investigating a report of possible... (Continue reading)
Fundraiser for Atascadero woman who lost baby in head-on crash
By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero woman who lost her baby and her boyfriend after a wrong-way driver crashed into the car she was driving on the Cuesta Grade is asking for the community’s assistance. At 28-weeks pregnant, Christyna Railsback was... (Continue reading)
Central Coast man impregnates his teen daughter, infant found dead
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Monterey County man allegedly raped and impregnated his 14-year-old daughter, who in turn, is being accused of killing her own daughter after giving birth. The infant was found dead on the side of a road last... (Continue reading)
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)