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SLO police searching for downtown vandal

Written on 9 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who vandalized three downtown businesses last week. During the evening of June 4, security cameras captured a young man vandalizing windows at three... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest alleged drug dealer in Paso Robles

Written on 9 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Detectives caught a man on probation driving in Paso Robles last month with multiple stashes of drugs in his car. On May 17, at about 5:20 p.m., detectives with the Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit and Gang Task... (Continue reading)

Violent crime spree leads to chase through San Luis Obispo County

Written on 9 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

CORRECTION: The story initially stated the suspects were apprehended. One suspect was apprehended, while the other one was found dead. By JOSH FRIEDMAN A crime spree, which reportedly included a murder, shooting, robbery and carjacking, led to a chase through... (Continue reading)

Increases in San Luis Obispo County COVID cases slowing, 4 new deaths

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE COVID infections increased 5% during the past week in San Luis Obispo County, as the rate of new cases continues to slow, according to data from the SLO County Health Department. New reported cases rose from a... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council votes to double parking rates, increase fines

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to double downtown parking rates, effective July 2023. With plans to build a fourth parking structure, the city had saved approximately $13.9 million from parking fees and... (Continue reading)

Plea agreement discussed in Kristin Smart murder case

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a pretrial hearing on Monday morning for accused murderer Paul Flores and his alleged accomplice Ruben Flores, attorneys revealed discussions over a possible plea agreement with San Luis Obispo County prosecutors. Ruben Flores’ son Paul Flores... (Continue reading)

Thousands of uncounted ballots in SLO County could impact races

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE There are still thousands of ballots to count in San Luis Obispo County, leaving many races undetermined. The county clerk recorder has not yet released the number of uncounted ballots while her staff continues to organize returns.... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police question boy behind alleged school threat

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 11-year-old boy received a visit from law enforcement Tuesday night after making a social media post that contained purported threats to a Grover Beach elementary school. On Tuesday evening, police received notification of a social media... (Continue reading)

SLO County election night coverage

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By CCN STAFF An unusually heated election cycle, both nationally and in San Luis Obispo County, is drawing to a close. Likewise, the slugfests over three supervisor seats and the clerk recorders top spot are wrapping up. Who will have... (Continue reading)

Two homes on fire in Paso Robles

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By KAREN VELIE A fire at 208 Nighthawk Drive in Paso Robles on Tuesday has spread to a residence next door. Flames have engulfed both homes, witnesses said. A caller reported the fire at about 3:44 p.m, according to... (Continue reading)