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Truck overturns near Paso Robles spilling fuel, powdered limestone

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A semi-truck crashed and overturned west of Paso Robles in the Adelaida area Monday morning, prompting a hazmat response. Bakersfield man Luis Hernandez Lopez, 29, was driving a Peterbilt truck eastbound on Chimney Rock Road while towing... (Continue reading)

San Simeon working on dissolution while officials jump ship

By KAREN VELIE Amid a more than one year attempt to close the San Simeon Community Services District, the interim general manager announced plans to resign in April while only four board members remain, several of whom plan to leave... (Continue reading)

Conflicts of interest, mismanagement at SLO County agency

Correction: The funds were sent to ECOSLO via direct deposit and not a check as initially reported. By KAREN VELIE Following with its history of conflicts of interest and financial mismanagement, San Luis Obispo County’s waste agency mistakenly sent $4,500... (Continue reading)

Suspect shoots, kills man in Lompoc

By KAREN VELIE A suspect shot and killed a 29-year-old man in Lompoc on Sunday evening. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 800 block of North Seventh Street. Officers arrived to find a man suffering... (Continue reading)

A gesture worth more than money in Cayucos

By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on dining, happy hours, lodging

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Why are gas prices rising in San Luis Obispo County?

By KAREN VELIE Following a fire at a refinery, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose 21 cents last week to $5.02, according to figures from AAA. The Martinez Refining Company is offline... (Continue reading)

Corvette crashes into tree in San Luis Obispo

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A convertible Chevrolet Corvette crashed into a tree in San Luis Obispo late Saturday night.  Shortly before 11 p.m., the driver of the Corvette failed to negotiate the roundabout on Tank Farm Road because of excessive speed,... (Continue reading)

Five fisherman busted poaching endangered abalone near Los Osos

By KAREN VELIE Officers recently busted five fisherman off the shore of Montaña de Oro State Park near Los Osos who they caught poaching endangered black abalone. After receiving a tip regarding the poaching, California Department of Fish and Wildlife... (Continue reading)

Arsonist destroys building at Pismo Beach Sports Complex

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach officers are searching for an arsonist who set a structure used as an announcer booth and equipment room at Blair Field on fire on Saturday. Early in the morning, a Pismo Beach police officer spotted... (Continue reading)