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PG&E shuts off power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E turned off the power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The power was then restored approximately an hour later. Because of high temperatures, low humidity levels and... (Continue reading)

We need to protect fairness and safety for our daughters

Open letter to the U.S. Department of Justice by Kenney Enney My name is Kenney Enney. I am a member of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District School Board in Paso Robles. I am writing to thank you for... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest brought children from Mexico to abuse in Los Osos

By KAREN VELIE The Catholic priest who is charged with sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County more than 30 years ago, brought the boys from Mexico to Los Osos where he assaulted them, according to a San... (Continue reading)

Publisher of Paso Robles Daily News facing cruelty and battery charges

By KAREN VELIE After a barrage of criminal and civil allegations against a publisher of the Paso Robles Daily News, a judge banned him from participating in running the news agency. Publisher Scott Brennan allegedly began behaving erratically in Oct.... (Continue reading)

Three people on trial for pimping out teen, three juries

By KAREN VELIE Three people accuses of pimping out a previously missing 15-year-old girl from Nevada in San Luis Obispo County are headed to trial, each with their own jury. This is the first case with three juries in the... (Continue reading)

San Miguel faces public safety power shutoff over fire risk

By KAREN VELIE PG&E is considering a public safety power shutoff for parts of the San Miguel  community beginning on Thursday at 9 a.m. and continuing to Saturday at 8 p.m. While a shutoff is likely, the dates and times... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing children in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE Update: At his arraignment hearing on Tuesday afternoon, Father Theodore Gabrielli’s attorney asked the court to postpone his arraignment until July 8. The judge then eliminated the $1 million bail. A Catholic priest is sitting in the... (Continue reading)

California lawmakers seek mask ban for law enforcement

By KAREN VELIE Amid anger over deportations in California, two California lawmakers announced plans to create a mask ban bill to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings when interacting with the public. State Sens. Scott Wiener and Jesse... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police warn residents about text scam

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning the public about a text scam aimed at extorting money from local residents. Multiple community members recently informed the department they received text messages regarding alleged unpaid parking citations. These... (Continue reading)

Fire displaces five people in Oceano

By KAREN VELIE A fire fueled by clutter displaced five people in Oceano on Monday morning. Shortly after 5 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a home on the 1400 block of 16th Street. Firefighters were able to... (Continue reading)