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Sheriff warns parents about drug dealer after Lompoc students get ill from eating cannabis

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In aftermath of Lompoc students getting sick from marijuana edibles, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives on the Cannabis Compliance Team are warning parents about a local drug dealer and are encouraging them to review their children’s social... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo takes step to revoke two fraternity house permits

By KAREN VELIE Following years of conflicts between Cal Poly students and residents, on Wednesday the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission voted to revoke the permits of two fraternities. At the start of the meeting, city resident Kathie Walker brought... (Continue reading)

Three suspects in Santa Maria Juvenile Hall on 2023 murder charges

By KAREN VELIE Two years after the murder of a 20-year-old man, three people are incarcerated in Santa Maria Juvenile Hall for their alleged participation. Shortly after midnight on Oct. 21, 2023, callers reported multiple shots fired at a large... (Continue reading)

Suspected arson fire destroys, damages 20 vehicles in Santa Maria

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers are investigating a suspected arson fire that damaged or destroyed 20 vehicles on Thursday. Shortly before 1 a.m., a caller reported fast moving fires moving through carports at the Summergate Apartments on Morrison... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach city attorney resigns following evaluation

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach City Attorney David Fleishman sent a letter of resignation shortly after the city council conducted a closed session performance evaluation. He has represented the city for 25 years. Over the past few years, the city... (Continue reading)

Heat advisory for parts of San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Friday, with temperatures of up to 100 degrees expected in parts of San Luis Obispo County. Areas under the advisory include Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach ranked second best beach in California

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the ranking of second best beach in California by USA Today. “With 840 miles of coastline stretching from Mexico to Oregon, the Golden State is no stranger to beaches,” according to USA Today. “There... (Continue reading)

Nipomo housing project moving ahead, lawsuit settled

By KAREN VELIE After months of negotiations, the developer for and opponents of a large housing development in Nipomo, known as the Dana Reserve, reached a settlement agreement that whittles down the number of housing units while providing a “significant”... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County detectives searching for robbery suspects

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are searching for a group of suspects who allegedly robbed two teens in Isla Vista Tuesday evening. shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported a robbery in the 6800 block of Fortuna... (Continue reading)

Man arrested for stabbing, killing man in Santa Maria

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect who allegedly stabbing a man to death in the northern Santa Barbara County city Sunday evening. Shortly before 10 p.m., a witness reported a fight and stabbing in the 300... (Continue reading)