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New Paul Flores trial date set, no county yet selected

Written on 5 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paul Flores’ trial on charges he murdered Kristin Smart in 1996 in San Luis Obispo is scheduled to start on May 31, even though a location for the trial is not yet known On Monday, Paul Flores’... (Continue reading)

Judge rules California diversity law for corporate boards unconstitutional

Written on 5 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Los Angeles judge ruled on Friday that a California law requiring corporations to include members of underrepresented groups on their boards of directors is unconstitutional. [LA Times] The 2020 law requires boards of publicly traded companies... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in crash in San Miguel

Written on 5 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 24-year-old Paso Robles man was killed in a two car collision in San Miguel on Monday. [KSBY] Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the driver of a white Mazda turned directly into the path of an oncoming Chevy... (Continue reading)

SLO coffee shop closes to reflect on sexual misconduct allegations

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By BEN DI GUGLIELMO and KAREN VELIE Amid allegations of sexual misconduct against an owner, Kin Coffee Bar in San Luis Obispo closed over the weekend to “reflect and reorganize,” according to a sign on the door. In addition, owner... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man suffers major injuries in crash near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Paso Robles man crashed his car while allegedly driving under the influence near Lake Nacimiento on Sunday, resulting in him being airlifted to the hospital. [Tribune] Bryan Curtis Ketron, 41, was driving a Dodge Charger westbound... (Continue reading)

Person killed on crash on the Cuesta Grade near Santa Margarita

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person was killed Sunday morning after a vehicle spun out on the Cuesta Grade near Santa Margarita and was struck by an oncoming car. [KSBY] Shortly after 9:45 a.m., a person was driving a Nissan on... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices down slightly, find the best prices

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell slightly to $6.04 a gallon on Sunday, according to figures from AAA. During the past week, the average price of gas in SLO County decreased by... (Continue reading)

Threats, negative ads target SLO County district attorney

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles winemaker Tobin James Shumrick has run a four-week-long series of ads targeting San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow’s reelection. Shumrick accuses Dow and SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson of not doing enough to protect... (Continue reading)

Multi-casualty incident declared at Deltopia in Isla Vista

Written on 3 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Multiple people suffered serious injuries at the annual, unsanctioned Deltopia party in Isla Vista on Saturday. Heavy crowds and overcrowded balconies led to multiple medical emergencies, including severe trauma cases, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire... (Continue reading)

One person injured in shooting in Santa Maria

Written on 3 Apr, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a man in Santa Maria Saturday night. At about 9:30 p.m., a caller reported a shooting near the 600 block of S. Pine Street, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Officers... (Continue reading)