San Luis Obispo police arrest alleged serial REI burglar
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested an alleged serial burglar who tried again this week to steal merchandise from the REI store on Madonna Road. On Tuesday, staff at the REI store observed a man trying to steal approximately $1,700 worth of merchandise by placing it in...
Felon arrested with drugs and weapons in Grover Beach
By KAREN VELIE A 44-year-old man is in jail after he attempted to speed through Grover Beach with drugs and weapons in his car despite not having a valid drivers license. On June 17, a patrol officer spotted a vehicle speeding near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Highway 1....
One person killed in crash near Vina Robles in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE One person was killed in a two-car crash on Highway 46 near Vina Robles in Paso Robles on Wednesday. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a caller reported the crash at the intersection of Mill Road and Highway 46. Emergency crews extracted two people from one of the vehicles...
PG&E power shutoffs in San Miguel, outages planned through Saturday
By KAREN VELIE Due to high winds and dry conditions, PG&E turned the power off for 557 customers in the San Miguel area to help prevent a wildfire. Once weather has improved, PG&E will begin inspecting power lines and equipment for possible damage. When it is safe, power will be...
PG&E shuts off power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E turned off the power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The power was then restored approximately an hour later. Because of high temperatures, low humidity levels and extreme dryness, PG&E planed to turn of the power for...
We need to protect fairness and safety for our daughters
Open letter to the U.S. Department of Justice by Kenney Enney My name is Kenney Enney. I am a member of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District School Board in Paso Robles. I am writing to thank you for your efforts regarding the June 2 letter issued by the...
Catholic priest brought children from Mexico to abuse in Los Osos
By KAREN VELIE The Catholic priest who is charged with sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County more than 30 years ago, brought the boys from Mexico to Los Osos where he assaulted them, according to a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office press release. The family of...
