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Woman killed, two others injured in two-vehicle crash in Atascadero

By KAREN VELIE A woman was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Atascadero on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a truck and a sedan crashed on the 9000 block of El Camino Real. Officers... (Continue reading)

Group launches Oceano vehicle free beach campaign

Opinion by Surfrider Foundation, San Luis Obispo Surfrider Foundation’s San Luis Obispo chapter announced this week the launch of the Oceano vehicle free beach (OVFB) campaign to create a 2.2 mile stretch of vehicle-free beachfront for the community of Oceano.... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Santa Barbara

By KAREN VELIE An Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian in Santa Barbara on Friday night. Shortly after 6 p.m., the train hit the man on 1800 block of East Cabrillo Boulevard near the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

Body found in encampment in San Luis Obispo, investigation underway

By KAREN VELIE An investigation is underway after a body was found in a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon. At 2:25 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a suspicious circumstance at an encampment near a Chevron gas... (Continue reading)

Elderly San Luis Obispo man accused of selling meth

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo officers arrested a 65-year-old man on Tuesday for possession of over a pound of methamphetamine for sale. After conducting a complex investigation related to narcotics sales, SLO police officers and detectives contacted Eric Farrior... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County teens rob, violently assault 15-year-old girl

By KAREN VELIE An argument between two teenage girls escalated into a violent assault last Thursday in downtown San Luis Obispo. The five alleged assailants are all residents of San Luis Obispo County. On Thursday evening, teens from four different... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officers arrest another teenager with a firearm

By KAREN VELIE As part of the Santa Maria Police Department’s proactive enforcement campaign, officers on Wednesday arrested another teenager for possession of a firearm. Shortly after 4 p.m., the gang suppression team conducted a probation search at the home... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies seek help identifying alcohol thief

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County deputies are asking for the public help identifying a man who stole approximately $4,000 worth of alcohol from the Vons grocery store in Nipomo earlier this month. On Feb. 2, a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Armed teens rob pedestrians at gunpoint in Santa Maria, arrested

By KAREN VELIE Six teens are in custody after they allegedly robbed several pedestrians at gunpoint in Santa Maria on Monday. Shortly before 5 p.m., a caller reported a group of teens had robbed them while they were walking on... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

By KAREN VELIE Even though there were several weeks of dry weather before the recent light rains in San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are above average in most areas of the county for this time of year, according to... (Continue reading)