Unlicensed illegal immigrant charged in crash killing Paso Robles man
By KAREN VELIE The 25-year-old driver who crashed into and killed a Paso Robles man last week is an illegal immigrant who previously lost his license, authorities said. On the morning of Dec. 5, a 63-year-old Paso Robles man was driving a Lexus westbound on Highway 46 when he stopped...
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Holiday parade in Santa Barbara canceled over immigration enforcement fears
By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara’s Milpas Street Holiday Parade is canceled because of concerns of immigration enforcement activity. After consulting residents of the city’s largely Hispanic Eastside neighborhood, on Tuesday the Santa Barbara Eastside Society announced it was canceling its popular Milpas Street Holiday Parade. Known for its cultural vibrancy...
San Luis Obispo County gas prices dropping, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE While the national average price for a gallon of gas fell below $3, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell eight cents last week to $4.67 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a...
Armed suspects rob convenience store in Pismo Beach, in jail
By KAREN VELIE Two men are in jail after they allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven in Pismo Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., the two men began shoplifting at the convenience store while one of the thieves pointed a handgun at the clerk. The thieves then fled the scene....
Classrooms evacuated because of gas leak at Arroyo Grande High School
By KAREN VELIE A gas leak at Arroyo Grande High School sickened seven students and staffers and led to the evacuation of several classrooms. Shortly after 10:15 a.m., school staff reported the gas leak to the Five Cities Fire Authority. Firefighters evaluated the injured parties, some of whom sought medical...
Paso Robles man killed in crash, driver charged with manslaughter
By KAREN VELIE A 63-year-old Paso Robles man was killed in a crash with a Freightliner truck on Thursday morning, police said. Shortly after 5:30 a.m., the victim was headed westbound in a white Lexus on Highway 46 when he stopped for a red light at Golden Hill Road. The...
