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How much rain fell on SLO County during the storm?

By KAREN VELIE Heavy rains pounded San Luis Obispo County over the past three days with one are of the county recording 11.54 inches. Here is a look at how much rain fell in your area. Arroyo Grande – 3.35... (Continue reading)

Sewage spill in Cambria contaminates Santa Rosa Creek

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department announced Friday that an unknown amount of sewage spilled from a lift station in Cambria contaminating Santa Rosa Creek. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Friday, storm water flooded the... (Continue reading)

Paul Flores sentenced to 25 to life for Kristin Smart murder

By KAREN VELIE Paul Flores, the 46-year-old man found guilty of murdering Kristin Smart in 1996, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Friday. During the hearing, Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O’Keefe told Flores he... (Continue reading)

SLO County crashes, river rescue, flooding – photos

By KAREN VELIE The latest atmospheric river storm is causing widespread flooding, evacuations, car crashes and a river rescue in San Luis Obispo County.   Firefighters rescue two people from the Salinas River   Paso Robles firefighters rescued two people... (Continue reading)

Tally Ho area in Arroyo Grande issued evacuation warning

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities have issued an evacuation warning for Arroyo Grande residents along Tally Ho Creek from Corbett Canyon Road to James Way. The warning took effect at 11 a.m. Friday and lasts until 9 a.m. Saturday. Officials urge... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles residents under evacuation warning

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles issued an evacuation warning for neighborhoods and businesses near the Salinas River and is preparing for the closure of the 13th Street bridge because of rapidly rising water in the Salinas River. Residents close to... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with road closures, flash flood warnings – Updates

By KAREN VELIE Update: All flash flood warnings in San Luis Obispo County have been lifted and most roads have reopened. Heavy rainfall and wind in San Luis Obispo County resulted in flash flood warnings, downed trees and road closures... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles house fire displaces six residents

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire likely started by a rechargeable battery overheating damaged a house in Paso Robles Thursday evening, displacing six residents.  Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported a fire at 558 Ferro Lane. Firefighters arrived and found... (Continue reading)

Oceano residents south of Arroyo Grande Creek Levee ordered to evacuate

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County has issued an evacuation order for Oceano residents who live south of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee. The evacuation order takes effect at 8 p.m. Thursday. It applies to all areas within one... (Continue reading)

SLO police investigate bomb threat at office building

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A person, who is possibly mentally ill, allegedly made a false bomb threat at an office building on Peach Street in San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon. A caller reported the threat at 2:30 p.m., police said.... (Continue reading)