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Destroying California’s economy one energy sector at a itme

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL The Diablo Nuclear Power Plant in Avila Beach generates some 10% of California’s electricity supply without generating any greenhouse gases. It represents $1 billion in annual economic contributions to our region including a $226 million payroll.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deputies arrest felon with cache of guns

By KAREN VELIE A 42-year-old convicted felon is facing criminal charges after San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies found a cache of guns at his Nipomo home. After conducting an investigation into Robert Ramirez, deputies served a search warrant at... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police arrest alleged serial REI burglar

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested an alleged serial burglar who tried again this week to steal merchandise from the REI store on Madonna Road. On Tuesday, staff at the REI store observed a man trying to... (Continue reading)

Felon arrested with drugs and weapons in Grover Beach

By KAREN VELIE A 44-year-old man is in jail after he attempted to speed through Grover Beach with drugs and weapons in his car despite not having a valid drivers license. On June 17, a patrol officer spotted a vehicle... (Continue reading)

One person killed in crash near Vina Robles in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed in a two-car crash on Highway 46 near Vina Robles in Paso Robles on Wednesday. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a caller reported the crash at the intersection of Mill Road and Highway 46.... (Continue reading)

PG&E power shutoffs in San Miguel, outages planned through Saturday

By KAREN VELIE Due to high winds and dry conditions, PG&E turned the power off for 557 customers in the San Miguel area to help prevent a wildfire. Once weather has improved, PG&E will begin inspecting power lines and equipment... (Continue reading)

PG&E shuts off power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E turned off the power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The power was then restored approximately an hour later. Because of high temperatures, low humidity levels and... (Continue reading)

We need to protect fairness and safety for our daughters

Open letter to the U.S. Department of Justice by Kenney Enney My name is Kenney Enney. I am a member of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District School Board in Paso Robles. I am writing to thank you for... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest brought children from Mexico to abuse in Los Osos

By KAREN VELIE The Catholic priest who is charged with sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County more than 30 years ago, brought the boys from Mexico to Los Osos where he assaulted them, according to a San... (Continue reading)

Publisher of Paso Robles Daily News facing cruelty and battery charges

By KAREN VELIE After a barrage of criminal and civil allegations against a publisher of the Paso Robles Daily News, a judge banned him from participating in running the news agency. Publisher Scott Brennan allegedly began behaving erratically in Oct.... (Continue reading)