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Paso Robles man will face charges of sexually assaulting a child

By KAREN VELIE Alfred Leroy Sweet, a former psychiatric technician at Atascadero State Hospital, is facing charges of sexually assaulting and raping his own child over mutiple years, according to court records. San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Matthew Guerrero... (Continue reading)

Woman pleads to manslaughter in death of Templeton man

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman pleaded no contest on Friday to voluntary manslaughter in the death of a Templeton man who died from a fentanyl overdose at the county’s safe parking area. On Oct. 27, 2022,... (Continue reading)

Prices at SLO County gas pumps rising, find the best prices

By KAREN VELIE After more than a month of stagnant prices, the cost of gas in San Luis Obispo and the county is rising. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased three cents... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on golf, dining, lodging and more

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Stands of century-old... (Continue reading)

Deputies found not to blame in Santa Barbara County inmate’s death

By KAREN VELIE Even though an autopsy found physical restraints contributed to an inmate’s death at the northern branch of the Santa Barbara County Jail, the deputies actions were “reasonable and lawful,” according to a Feb. 13 report by the... (Continue reading)

Eight candidates vying for SLO County administrator position

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors interviewed eight candidates vying for the county administrator position during a special meeting on Friday morning. Supervisors will whittle down the number of candidates before conducting in-person interviews in... (Continue reading)

Another round of atmospheric river storms to drench the Central Coast

By KAREN VELIE Following a brief period of dry weather, several atmospheric river storms are forecast to drench the Central Coast over the next four to six days, leading to a flood watch and a high surf advisory, according to... (Continue reading)

FBI arrests Cambria man for breaking into the capitol on Jan. 6

By KAREN VELIE FBI agents arrested a Cambria man, who is a triple amputee, for allegedly breaking into the capitol on Jan. 6. On Feb. 13, agents arrested 37-year-old Cameron Clapp for entering a restricted building and attempting to disrupt... (Continue reading)

Detachment and impartiality are the wellspring of a fair trial.

OPINION By ILAN FUNKE-BILU I am honored to represent Giovanni DeGarimore. He is charged with committing crimes in our county. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Our Constitution provides that all citizens, even non-citizens, must be afforded the... (Continue reading)

Grandfather shot and killed in parking lot of California Walmart

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following an accident described as a minor fender bender, a woman allegedly shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a Southern California Walmart earlier this month. [ABC 7] On Feb. 5, Jonathan Mauk, 59,... (Continue reading)