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Man arrested for stabbing, killing man in Santa Maria

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect who allegedly stabbing a man to death in the northern Santa Barbara County city Sunday evening. Shortly before 10 p.m., a witness reported a fight and stabbing in the 300... (Continue reading)

Justice Department enters girl’s sports versus trans rights battle in California

By KAREN VELIE The U.S. Department of Justice today sent legal notices to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and others announcing it is opening an investigation to determine if a state law permitting trans athletes to participate in female sports... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police dismantle drug dealing operation

By KAREN VELIE Following a month-long investigation, Atascadero police offices dismantled a large-scale drug distribution operation operating in North San Luis Obispo County, police said. After months of work, officers served a search warrant on the 3400 block of Spring... (Continue reading)

A look at San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

By KAREN VELIE Rainfall totals in San Luis Obispo County are slightly below average in most areas of the county with totals running between 66% to slightly over 100% average yearly rainfall, according to SLO County. After several years of... (Continue reading)

Man arrested after lighting homeless person’s blanket on fire

By KAREN VELIE A 29-year-old man is in jail after he allegedly set a blanket with a homeless person lying underneath it on fire in Santa Barbara on Monday morning. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., the suspect allegedly set the blanket... (Continue reading)

Inmate dies at San Luis Obispo County Jail

By KAREN VELIE A 59-year-old man died at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on Sunday afternoon. The man had been in custody for three days. During regular cell checks, jail staff discovered Brent Perucca of San Luis Obispo was... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police arrest armed robbery suspect

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested a 21-year-old suspect in an armed robbery early Monday morning in Madera. Officers then transported Isaac Adrian Ramirez to the San Luis Obispo County Jail where he was booked on charges of... (Continue reading)

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)