By JOSH FRIEDMAN Detectives caught a man on probation driving in Paso Robles last month with multiple stashes of drugs in his car. On May 17, at about 5:20 p.m., detectives with the Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit and Gang Task... (Continue reading)
CORRECTION: The story initially stated the suspects were apprehended. One suspect was apprehended, while the other one was found dead. By JOSH FRIEDMAN A crime spree, which reportedly included a murder, shooting, robbery and carjacking, led to a chase through... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE COVID infections increased 5% during the past week in San Luis Obispo County, as the rate of new cases continues to slow, according to data from the SLO County Health Department. New reported cases rose from a... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to double downtown parking rates, effective July 2023. With plans to build a fourth parking structure, the city had saved approximately $13.9 million from parking fees and... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 11-year-old boy received a visit from law enforcement Tuesday night after making a social media post that contained purported threats to a Grover Beach elementary school. On Tuesday evening, police received notification of a social media... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A fire at 208 Nighthawk Drive in Paso Robles on Tuesday has spread to a residence next door. Flames have engulfed both homes, witnesses said. A caller reported the fire at about 3:44 p.m, according to... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE While 12 San Luis Obispo County seats are on the June 7 primary ballot, most are unchallenged or have only two candidates, meaning those races will be determined in the primary. With more than two candidates in... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County elections officials closed a Paso Robles polling place on Monday night, citing COVID-19 and a lack of staffing. The polling place at the Association of Realtors at 1101 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Fires burned in the Los Padres National Forest in Eastern San Luis Obispo County, as well as in North County during the start of the week. The Eastern SLO County blaze started Monday near Hi Mountain Campground... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE With the primary election a day away in San Luis Obispo County, registered Democratic voters have returned approximately 20% more ballots than their Republican counterparts. Democrats have already returned 20,727 ballots, ahead of Republicans who have returned... (Continue reading)