By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man allegedly set a Lompoc mental health facility on fire on Tuesday while people were inside. Shortly before 12:45 p.m., the suspect was allegedly attempting to assault staff at a facility in the 1000 block of... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed the county’s first case of Monkeypox on Wednesday. Risk to the public, however, remains low. The adult who tested positive had exposure to the virus outside of Santa Barbara... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A Goleta teen is in custody after he waved a ghost gun he was carrying at a party on Saturday in Isla Vista. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported an attendee at a party on Del... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed two apartments and damaged others at a complex in Paso Robles Wednesday morning, displacing residents. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning at an apartment complex in the 100 block of... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The average number of new COVID infections in San Luis Obispo County rose slightly last week, according to the SLO County Health Department. Following locals gathering at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, the county reported... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A resent Grand Jury investigation determined San Luis Obispo County has failed to create and maintain a safe, orderly, effective and efficient means for ensuring that people suffering from mental health issues receive the care they need,... (Continue reading)
Opinion by Congressman Salud Carbajal A lot has happened in Washington these past few weeks, so I wanted to take a moment to share a short update. My colleagues and I have been working to curb inflation and bring down... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The only woman on the Paso Robles City Council, Maria Garcia, resigned her seat effective immediately because of a change in residency, the city announced Wednesday. The council plans to call a special meeting to discuss filling... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The Commission on Judicial Appointments on Wednesday announced the confirmation of Judge Hernaldo J. Baltodano to the Court of Appeals in Ventura. The nominee was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the three-member commission, which includes Chief... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Cuyama Valley resident or residents found a surprise visitor Wednesday morning that was making use of the cleaning facilities, but was not helping wash clothes. Inside the laundry room of a home in the 2400 block... (Continue reading)