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Paso Robles elementary school reports cyberbullying incident

By KAREN VELIE The school resource officer at Winifred Pifer Elementary School in Paso Robles reported a cyberbullying incident that occurred last week. On Dec. 13,  a concerned citizen notified Winifred Pifer Elementary School of a SnapChat cyberbullying issue. In... (Continue reading)

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Santa Barbara

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding who delivered a number of antisemitic fliers to residents in the Mesa area of the city. [KSBY] A sizable Jewish community lives in the... (Continue reading)

Christmas shopping at the dollar store in Morro Bay

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently... (Continue reading)

SLO County cracking down on the hospitality industry

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is looking to restrict the ability for residents to allow overnight RV stays at their properties through Harvest Host and for event venues to host weddings and other functions.... (Continue reading)

Driver arrested for DUI following rollover crash in SLO

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a driver for driving under the influence after he crashed into a parked car and rolled his vehicle on a residential street Sunday evening. The driver swerved and hit a parked... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices under $5 a gallon, find the lowest prices

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 15 cents during the past week to $4,91, as demand decreases as inclement weather leads to fewer cars on the road and domestic... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for reckless driving, fleeing officers in SLO

BY KAREN VELIE A 19-year-old Paso Robles teen is in jail after he was spotted driving recklessly in downtown San Luis Obispo, fled officers and crashed into a tree and a fire hydrant on Sunday. Shortly before 6 a.m., a... (Continue reading)

Police shoot rubber bullets to subdue suicidal man in SLO

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers shot rubber bullets to subdue a 44-year-old man who was making threats and suicidal comments in the downtown area on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a man was... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Highway 101 in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle struck and killed a 62-year-old homeless man who was walking across Highway 101 in Paso Robles Friday night. Shortly after 8 p.m., the pedestrian was reportedly crossing Highway 101 near Highway 46 east when a... (Continue reading)

Mountain lion spotted in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles Police Department has reported a recent mountain lion sighting on Vista Cerro Drive not far from the MB Golf Academy. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday, a resident reported seeing the lion. Police are... (Continue reading)