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Escaped inmate captured in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE Update: San Luis Obispo corrected its original press release to report that Ronald Hart had not escaped custody. Instead,  Hart was found to be a fugitive, having failed to check-in with probation in Washington. Original: San Luis... (Continue reading)

Wind energy project off Morro Bay paused after Trump’s win

By KAREN VELIE Update: Representatives of Equinor said the current pause of the offshore wind farm was not impacted by President-elect Donald Trump’s election. Calls prior to publication of the article were not returned. Original: Energy giant Equinor paused its... (Continue reading)

Vehicle plunges 100 feet off Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle plunged 100 feet off Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village on Saturday, injuring a woman. Shortly before 1 p.m., the woman’s vehicle veered off northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County specials on dining, lodging, happy hours

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County backyard burning opens this week

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s backyard burning season opens up on Monday. Residents of non-urban properties may apply for a permit to burn green waste. Permits are available through the SLO County Air Pollution Control District and CAL... (Continue reading)

Police seek public’s help finding missing Morro Bay teen

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old boy. Nearly two months ago, Daniel Tovar was first reported missing. His family initially suspected he went with an acquaintance to Oregon. However,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man charged with rape, child porn

By KAREN VELIE A 36-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in jail for allegedly raping an unconscious woman and possession of child pornography. On Oct. 24, David Randall Quintero allegedly raped the woman at a residence on the 1900 block... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officials warn residents of water scam

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria officials are warning the public about a scam targeting local water customers. The scammers visit residents at their homes and falsely claim the city’s water supply is contaminated, specifically advising against drinking or using water... (Continue reading)

Candidate for Pismo Beach’s dumbest criminal

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach police arrested an alleged drug dealer with a large amount of methamphetamine after the 42-year-old paid for a hotel room with counterfeit bills on Tuesday. In the evening, a hotel clerk called 911 to report... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach seeking candidates for vacant city council seat

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach is seeking applicants for an open city council seat. The council is planning to appoint a resident to fill the seat left vacant after residents voted to recall Councilman Daniel Rushing. Applicants need to be... (Continue reading)