After falling for more than a month, the number of new COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County has remained flat for several weeks, which means the county will remain in the red tier for at least two more weeks.... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to alleviate overcrowding at detention centers on the border, President Joe Biden is seeking to house unaccompanied migrant children on military bases, which could include Camp Roberts, which is located in San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a lengthy search for a hiker on Bishop Peak, a helicopter airlifted the individual off the San Luis Obispo mountain Tuesday night. At approximately 8:24 p.m., fire personnel learned of a hiker on Bishop Peak who... (Continue reading)
Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies have identified the person killed on March 7 in Los Olivos as 17-year-old Santiago Maldonado Martinez of Shandon. Shortly after 6 p.m., a 911 caller reported a single vehicle accident in the 6200-block of Foxen... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles police arrested a 25-year-old man on Monday after he allegedly beat a woman and then locked himself in a bathroom after officers arrived. At about 6 p.m., an hysterical woman called 911, but then the line disconnected. During... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week to end cash bail for defendants who cannot afford to pay. [CNN] Following Thursday’s ruling, courts in California will now be required to to consider an arrestees ability to... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara police officers are searching for suspects who escaped capture following an incident Monday evening that involved a shooting and car crash that left a person in critical condition and caused a tree to catch on... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County prosecutors are asking the court to put a lid on the outspoken defendants and their attorneys in the case against a group of Black Lives Matter protesters who blocked traffic on Highway 101... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN After playing half of a shortened six-game season and losing all three of its contests, the Cal Poly football team is canceling its remaining games, citing a lack of healthy players. “We made this decision because of... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County’s labor market strengthened in February as employers added 1,000 jobs, dropping the unemployment rate to 6.3% from 6.9% in January, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. Employment numbers are making a comeback as COVID-19 vaccines... (Continue reading)