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Developer seeks to build 24 condos near downtown Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE Montage Development is seeking approval to construct 24 condominiums on Creston Road near downtown Paso Robles. The Paso Robles City Council is slated to vote on the project on Tuesday. The proposed project includes 12 duplexes, each... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officers arrest three teens armed with firearms

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested three teens armed with firearms on Saturday evening. Shortly after 10 p.m., officers with the gang suppression team were patrolling in the area of Miller Street and Chapel Street when they observed... (Continue reading)

It’s time Cambria Community Services District gets off the pot

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Last summer, the tiny community roared mightily when the Cambria Community Services District informed the nonprofit Skate Cambria that their five-year effort to fund a new skatepark was short some $300,000. Skate Cambria, rose to the... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

Popular shooting range reopens in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE After being closed for more than a year, the state owned public shooting range located in San Luis Obispo County off Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay reopened on Friday under new management. The... (Continue reading)

Man found guilty in cold case murder of Santa Maria woman

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria jury on Friday found a 57-year-old man guilty in the murder of a 30-year-old woman in 1988. On Sept. 18, 1988, Aloysius Winthrop James killed 30-year-old Ofelia Sandoval at the Town Center Hotel where... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices up slightly, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE International conflicts, decreased refinery production, increased taxes and a switch to the more expensive summer blend gasoline are issues impacting the continued rise of gas prices in California. The average price for a gallon of gas in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officer shoots, kills suspect

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo police officer shot and killed a suspect late Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 5 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a male in the 900 block of El Capitan Way who was shouting aggressively and... (Continue reading)

USA Hockey and oh my

OPINION by JOHN SUMMER I got up early to watch the USA men’s Olympic hockey team play against the “Oh Canada” Canucks for the gold. I’m glad I did. It was epic. Underdogs against a strong team that outshot us... (Continue reading)

Historic Fremont Theater temporarily closed for signage repair

By KAREN VELIE The historic Fremont Theater in downtown San Luis Obispo is temporarily closed as repair work continues on the historic sign. During a storm on Feb. 17, part of the theater’s sign broke off landing on Monterey Street.... (Continue reading)