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Woman killed while trying to get through gate in Creston

By KAREN VELIE A woman trying to get through a driveway gate in Creston was crushed and killed by her own vehicle on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 5 p.m., 64-year-old Valerie White was attempting to enter a gate when she... (Continue reading)

Armed robber assaults man outside gas station in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers are searching for an armed man who robbed a customer of the ampm convenience store on Sunday afternoon and then fled the scene. At approximately 1:30 p.m., a thief robbed a 19-year-old customer... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, dining

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)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices fall for Memorial Day weekend

By KAREN VELIE Heading into Memorial Day weekend, average gas prices in San Luis Obiso County dropped four cents to $5.06 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. “Gas prices haven’t been this low over Memorial Day since 2021 when... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclists crash on Highway 58, two injured

By KAREN VELIE Two motorcyclists suffered serious injuries after they crashed down an embankment on Highway 58 on Saturday evening near the San Luis Obispo and Kern County line. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported that two or three... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man pleads guilty to deadly hit-and-run

By KAREN VELIE A 31-year-old Atascadero man accused of driving under the influence of drugs during a hit-and-run crash that killed an 11-year-old boy pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Zachary Bernal pleaded to charges of vehicular manslaughter, narcotics possession, and hit-and-run... (Continue reading)

Airplane crashes at San Luis Obispo airport

By KAREN VELIE A Cirrus SR22T airplane crashed during takeoff from the San Luis Obispo County Airport on Friday morning leading to a temporary halt of operations. Early Friday morning, a pilot flew the single-engine, four-seat plane from San Diego... (Continue reading)

Deputies rescue missing Pismo Beach man

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County deputies rescued a Pismo Beach man who was lost and dehydrated, the SLO County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. On March 25, the Pismo Beach Police Department asked the county sheriff’s search and rescue... (Continue reading)

Clarification on public discourse and responsible advocacy at Oceano Dunes

OPINION by TED CABRAL In response to the April 30, opinion article by Will Harris titled “Oceano Dunes: Reckoning with Neglect, Apathy, and Deceit,” I wish to clarify both my intent and record. My April 2 comments to the Off... (Continue reading)

Man attacks stranger in Montecito home, barricades himself, jumps out window

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man allegedly violently attacked a female stranger inside a home in Montecito on Wednesday and then barricaded himself from deputies before eventually being arrested. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported a possible vehicle... (Continue reading)