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San Luis Obispo County now vaccinating people 12 and above

San Luis Obispo County residents ages 12 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. People age 12 and above can sign up for a vaccine through Recover SLO. Because of FDA regulations, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police detective killed in the line of duty identified

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo city officials announced today the name of the detective shot and killed while serving a search warrant as 37-year-old Luca Benedetti. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, six officers attempted to serve a search... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man with a BB gun prompts school lockdown

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Local officials placed Atascadero Middle School on lockdown Monday afternoon after a man was walking nearby brandishing a BB gun that was initially thought to be a rifle. Shortly before 2 p.m, a 911 caller reported a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police officer shot on Camellia Court

By KAREN VELIE Update: Two San Luis Obispo police officers were serving a search warrant at a home on Camellia Court when a man shot both of the officers. Investigators are not releasing information regarding the officers’ injuries at this... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police arrest burglary suspects, one rearrested

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a pair of alleged thieves in Grover Beach on Friday, one of whom was rearrested on Sunday following her release from jail. Early Friday morning, Grover Beach patrol officers found Robert Inacio, 26, of... (Continue reading)

SLO County assesses San Simeon attorney’s work, does not pass

By KAREN VELIE In a scathing letter, San Luis Obispo County chastises San Simeon Community Services District’s legal counsel for failing to properly respond to questions about an alleged encroachment and the awarding of non-bid contracts. This nondisclosure could cost... (Continue reading)

Live music returning to Vina Robles in Paso Robles

After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, live entertainment in San Luis Obispo County gets its mojo back with a fresh slate of summer concerts to keep local music lovers happy. The Vina Robles Amphitheatre season kicks off on July... (Continue reading)

Multiple fires in SLO County over Mother’s Day weekend

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Multiple fires broke out in San Luis Obispo County over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, a car caught on fire in the driveway of a home on Skyline Drive in San Luis Obispo, according to the San... (Continue reading)

Comparing COVID-19 case rates in Central Coast counties, to nearby counties

More than 61% of eligible Californians having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, resulting in case rates plummeting in most counties. With 43 counties in moderate or medium tiers, life is starting to return to normal. Counties near the... (Continue reading)

California population falls for first time in state history

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the first time in recorded state history, the population of California declined year-over-year, with the total number of residents shrinking by 182,083 in 2020. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the state of California has a population... (Continue reading)