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Santa Maria police catch alleged car thief, suspect hurls gun
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers caught an alleged car thief driving a stolen vehicle over the weekend. On Saturday, officers responded to the 1200 block of West Bethel Lane over a stolen vehicle report. Shortly afterwards, officers located... (Continue reading)
Newsom won’t extend Diablo Canyon operations past 2030
By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday he will not work to renew licenses to keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County operating beyond 2030. With less than six months left in office, Newsom said... (Continue reading)
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicke struck and killed a female pedestrian in Santa Maria on Sunday evening. Shortly before 9 p.m., Santa Maria police, as well as firefighters and medics, responded to the 100 block of West Battles Road over... (Continue reading)
Forward spread of Antelope Fire burning near Shandon stopped
By KAREN VELIE Late Sunday evening, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Antelope Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. The fire has burned 2,091 ares and is 20% contained. Shortly after 4 p.m.... (Continue reading)
One motorcyclist dies, another injured in crash near Orcutt
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of motorcycles collided south of Orcutt on Saturday, killing one rider and seriously injuring another. The motorcyclists crashed on the northbound Highway 135 onramp to northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped six cents last week to $5.86 a gallon after weeks of rising prices, according to AAA. “Crude oil prices are down in the... (Continue reading)
Fire burning near Shandon scorches over 2,000 acres
By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire burning near Shandon scorched over 2,000 acres in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the... (Continue reading)
SLO County woman appointed to a California appellate court
By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County resident and Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Denise Hippach to a state appellate court. After only four years as a judge, Hippach... (Continue reading)
Horse and rider rescued after falling off Montana de Oro trail
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency crews rescued a horse and its rider after the animal fell more than 50 feet off a trail in Montana de Oro State Park Friday evening. The horse fell about 50 to 60 feet off the... (Continue reading)