Three burglars arrested in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested three men on Friday who are suspected of burglarizing two homes. On Friday afternoon, a caller reported an attempted burglary on the 100 block of Riverbank Lane. The caller also reported the suspects fled in a vehicle. Officers quickly responded to the...
San Luis Obispo felon found guilty of DUI causing great bodily injury
By KAREN VELIE Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo man with a significant prior criminal history is facing over 30 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of driving under the influence causing great bodily harm, reckless driving, and hit and run. Superior Court...
Man stabs two Arroyo Grande residents during burglary
By KAREN VELIE A 35-year-old Oceano man stabbed two people during a burglary in Arroyo Grande on Thursday evening. One of the residents died from their injuries. Shortly before midnight, a caller reported a man had entered a home in the 600 block of Victoria Way and stabbed both occupants....
Arroyo Grande police investigating late night murder
By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police are investigating a murder that occurred on Friday night in a residential neighborhood. At 11:49 p.m. on Thursday, a caller reported an incident on Victoria Way. At 1:09 a.m. on Friday morning, another medical emergency call was made from Rogers Court, about a block...
Suspected drunk driver crashes into building in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into a building in San Luis Obispo early Friday morning. Shortly before 1 a.m., a caller reported a car had crashed into a building on the 3800 of South Higuera Street. Emergency responders transported the driver and a passenger to a local...
Should Californians support our heroes or the Scammers?
OPINION by ROBERT TOLAN I recently read an op-ed by Irene Dana arguing against Senate Bill 694. I was shocked. Not just by what she said, but by how deeply her piece misunderstood the battle veterans are facing every single day. As someone who has stood shoulder to shoulder with...
Neighbor appeal’s approval of five-story building in Grover Beach
By KAREN VELIE A neighbor on Monday appealed the Grover Beach Planning Commission’s approval of a proposed five-story mixed-use building located next to two homes. Homeowners on both sides of the building object to the height, density and a lack of setback requirements. The project, Bella Vista Villas, includes 20...
