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Grover Beach crash sparks car fire

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two vehicles collided, sparking a fire in Grover Beach on Monday evening.  Shortly before 8 p.m.,  a caller reported a crash near the intersection of N. 16th Street and Newport Avenue, according to the Five Cities Fire... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach man injured, two killed in wrong-way driver crash

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A wrong-way driver and his passenger both died in a head-on collision with a vehicle driven by a Pismo Beach man on Highway 101 in Santa Maria over the weekend.  Two males were traveling southbound on northbound... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County welcomes the first babies of 2024

By KAREN VELIE Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton welcomed San Luis Obispo County’s first baby of 2024 at 7:44 a.m. Seeking privacy, the parents did not want further information released. French Hospital Medical Center welcomed a healthy baby girl,... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly float wins award at 2024 Rose Parade

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly universities’ float, featuring electric eels powering musical implements in a colorful undersea environment with massive manta rays, received the Crown City Innovator Award at the 135th Rose Parade held New Year’s Day. The float was... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisor Hill, Wright and Belsher conspired to obstruct justice

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill, and developers Ryan Wright and John Belsher conspired to obstruct justice, a practice the developers allegedly continued after Hill committed suicide, according to recently released court records. Wright, Belsher and... (Continue reading)

Newsom extends health benefits to undocumented immigrants

By KAREN VELIE Amid a huge budget shortfall, on Monday Governor Gavin Newsom offered comprehensive healthcare insurance to California’s approximately 700,000 undocumented immigrants. “In California, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage — regardless of income or... (Continue reading)

Man arrested following chase with Paso Robles police

By KAREN VELIE Police arrested a 32-year-old Paso Robles man who led officers on a chase that started on Highway 46 east and ended on Ramada Drive on Saturday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m., a Paso Robles police officer attempted... (Continue reading)

High surf and flooding warnings extended for SLO County

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has extended the high surf and flood warning for San Luis Obispo County until 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Forecasters warn of surfs of 10 to 14 feet along the coast and... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices fall under $5, find the best prices

By KAREN VELIE Even though gas prices fell last week in San Luis Obispo County, prices are on the rise in both the state and country. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

Find SLO County deals on dining, happy hours, lodging and more

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and... (Continue reading)