The average number of new COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County has fallen to an average of 122 a day, or by 22 percent. Meanwhile, as the county receives more vaccines and some people cancel their appointments, there are... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc man, who pleaded guilty to the murder of his 18-year-old girlfriend, received a prison sentence last week of 28 years to life. On March 25, 2020, Brenden Michael Terry, 21, shot his girlfriend, Sarah Stoffle.... (Continue reading)
A man was killed during an alleged race between drivers of two Ford Mustangs on Highway 41 in southwest Atascadero Saturday night. At about 8:15 p.m., people reported two Mustangs, one blue and one black, racing on Highway 41. Atascadero... (Continue reading)
A late night shooting on Saturday left three Santa Maria residents hospitalized. After receiving multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired near the 1200 block of Mary Drive: officers arrived, secured the scene and started a shooting investigation. But while officers... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Three BLM protesters have filed claims against San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow alleging discrimination, bias and malicious prosecution over charges related to a July 21 rally in which property was damaged and vehicles blocked.... (Continue reading)
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday declared a state of emergency for San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties because of destruction from the atmospheric river storm. During the storm, trees fell on homes, sinkholes developed and mud slides blocked roads. In... (Continue reading)
While the heavy rains were welcome in San Luis Obispo County, the rains deterred some people from dropping off coats for children in need. But there is still one day left to provide outerwear for area children. Protect SLO County,... (Continue reading)
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing a check out of a mailbox last month and then cashing it. Sometime between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20, a thief... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A mailman drove a United States Postal Service truck into a sinkhole in San Luis Obispo on Thursday. The result of heavy rain, the sinkhole appeared at the dead-end on Olive Street just past the Homestead Motel,... (Continue reading)
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department plans to administer more than 6,000 vaccines to people 75 and above next week, which will total more than 18,000 vaccine doses administered by the county. Pharmacies and hospitals are also vaccinating... (Continue reading)