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Military Humvee and semi-truck crash north of San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A military Humvee and a semi-tractor collided on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo leaving the semi-truck teetering on the guard rail on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the vehicles were headed southbound when they... (Continue reading)

Central Coast resident wins $7 million lottery prize

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Central Coast resident won $7 million after buying a $30 scratcher ticket at a liquor store in Lompoc, the California Lottery announced on Wednesday. The lucky scratch marked the second time in the last eight months... (Continue reading)

Drunk teen allegedly assaults girlfriend, wrecks her car in SLO

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a teenager on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, stealing her car, driving while intoxicated and crashing the car. Shortly after 1 a.m., the CHP asked the SLO Police Department... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help finding alleged credit card thief

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Wednesday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly stole a credit card and then used it to purchase more than $1,300 worth of product from local... (Continue reading)

Is SLO County using public resources to promote Democratic talking points?

By KAREN VELIE While the SAVE Act was moving through the legislative process, the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office posted a statement that appears to parrot Democratic talking  points leading some to question if the county violated laws against... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon stepping down in December

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles’ controversial mayor announced at the end of Tuesday nights city council meeting that he will not seek reelection. John Hamon said he will leave the office in December. I’ve decided I will not seek reelection,”... (Continue reading)

Goleta man charged with attempted murder, stalking

By KAREN VELIE A Goleta man is charged with attempted murder and stalking after he allegedly stabbed a man in a jealous rage on March 25. Responding to a 9-1-1 call reporting an intruder fleeing from a residence, deputies headed... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police seek help finding missing man

By KAREN VELIE Update: Brent Paine was found save and reunited with his family. The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 47-year-old man. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, Brent Paine was last seen... (Continue reading)

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner expands to three daily trips to San Luis Obispo

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Starting next month, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train will make three daily trips to San Luis Obispo. Currently, the Surfliner train makes two daily trips to SLO. Effective May 4, Amtrak is adding an additional daily roundtrip route... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles City Council to hear appeal to changes at water park

By KAREN VELIE Plans to add an adult pool to the Ravine Water Park are on hold after a real estate agent appealed the Paso Robles Planning Commission’s approval. City staff is recommending the city council reject the appeal on... (Continue reading)