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Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo student settles lawsuit against university

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo recently reached a settlement with a student who sued the university for failing to abide by the California Public Record’s Act. Elizabeth Wilson, a student journalist at Cal Poly, filed three... (Continue reading)

Plan to shorten Cayucos Pier because of storm damage

By KAREN VELIE In order to protect the integrity of the Cayucos Pier, San Luis Obispo County plans to remove the last 15-feet of the pier. During a storm on Feb. 20, pilings at the end of the pier were... (Continue reading)

Friends, family seek help finding missing Atascadero man

By KAREN VELIE Family and friends of Todd Pinion are seeking the public’s help finding the Atascadero man. Todd Pinion was last seen walking in Atascadero on Oct. 23. Pinion is 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a thin build... (Continue reading)

Boil water notice for San Luis Obispo neighborhood

By KAREN VELIE A water line broke in San Luis Obispo on Thursday morning leading to a temporary boil water notice in the area. An estimated 23 households and Bishop Peak Elementary School received a precautionary boil water notice from... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo doubling fines for Halloween

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses on Halloween through the weekend. The city’s safety enhancement zone begins Halloween at midnight and extends through the weekend. Fines are doubled... (Continue reading)

Spyglass Inn Restaurant in Shell Beach shuts down after 37 years

By KAREN VELIE After more than 37 years in business, Spyglass Inn Restaurant in Shell Beach closed its doors. The restaurant closed this week. With beautiful panoramic ocean views, the restaurant was a favorite with both locals and tourists. It... (Continue reading)

Four arrested during property inspection in Lompoc

By KAREN VELIE During a building code inspection of two properties in Lompoc on Wednesday morning, officers arrested four people. The two residential properties, located at 438 South J Street and 215 West Locust Avenue in Lompoc, had previously been... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles shooter followed woman from Bay Area

By KAREN VELIE The 41-year-old man suspected in a Tuesday morning shooting in Paso Robles was allegedly stalking a female victim he knew from the Bay Area. Officers arrested Francisco Gutierrez  shortly after neighbors reported the shooting. Amid concerns regarding... (Continue reading)

Cambria man gets probation for breaking into the capitol on Jan. 6

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old Canbria man was sentenced on Tuesday to one-year probation for his actions at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia found Cameron Clapp, a triple... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo reaches diversity milestone

By KAREN VELIE For the fist time, Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo achieved an important diversity milestone in its effort to achieve Hispanic serving institution designation. In its fall enrollment, the university’s Hispanic student enrollment hit the required 25%.... (Continue reading)