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Search for Kristin Smart’s remains continues in Arroyo Grande

Written on 8 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Investigators continue on Friday to search for the remains of murder victim Kristin Smart at the Arroyo Grande home of the mother of her killer Paul Flores. Paul Flores murdered Smart during an attempted rape in 1996... (Continue reading)

House fire and other blazes extinguished in Atascadero

Written on 8 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero firefighters extinguished multiple blazes that ingnited in the North County city on Wednesday, including a house fire that was reportedly caused by discarded rags. Shortly before noon, a fire broke out at 8315 Los Osos Road.... (Continue reading)

Man who murdered Nipomo woman to be released from prison

Written on 7 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man who robbed, raped and murdered a Nipomo woman in 1974 is slated to be released in San Luis Obispo County after spending m0re than 50 years in prison. The California Board of Parole granted 75-year-old... (Continue reading)

Uncovering San Luis Obispo County’s campaign finance coverups

Written on 6 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments
San Luis Obispo County Colab Greg Haskin

OPINION by GREG HASKIN Campaign season is shifting into high gear. With less than a month to go, and mail-in ballots already out, the pressure is on. One tool that has become quite prevalent late in political campaigns is the... (Continue reading)

Investigators search Susan Flores’ Arroyo Grande home for Kristin Smart evidence

Written on 6 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Investigators are currently serving a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores as part of an ongoing investigation in the Kristin Smart murder case, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Early... (Continue reading)

Sheriff’s deputies searching for Templeton burglary suspect

Written on 6 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a suspect who burglarized a consignment boutique in Templeton last week. On April 30, sheriff’s deputies responded to an audible alarm call at... (Continue reading)

Felon terrorizes San Luis Obispo neighborhood

Written on 5 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Neighbors near the airport in San Luis Obispo are living in fear of an alleged delusional felon who was arrested three times in less than three months for charges that include a naked burglary. Even so, less... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man sentenced to four years in prison for embezzlement

Written on 5 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge on Tuesday sentenced a Paso Robles man to four years and four months in prison for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Atascadero business. In May 2024, the owner... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes into parked car in San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A drunk driver landed in jail after he crashed into a parked car in San Luis Obispo over the weekend. Late Friday night, a caller reported a crash on the 1700 block of Garden Street. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande drowning victim identified

Written on 4 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Authorities identified the Arroyo Grande man who drowned while kayaking off the coast of Montana de Oro State Park on Saturday morning as 78-year-old Ralph Sutter. Shortly after 10 a.m., a caller reported waves flipped over a... (Continue reading)