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SLO County charges foreign born alien with voter fraud
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that his office filed election fraud charges against a foreign born alien with plans to charge 16 others, during a press conference with First Assistant U.S. Attorney... (Continue Reading)
Resident suffers burns during Atascadero house fire
By KAREN VELIE Emergency responders transported an Atascadero resident who suffered burn injuries during a house fire early Saturday morning to a local hospital. Shortly before 2 a.m., a caller reported smoke coming from the front and side of a... (Continue Reading)
Chris Bausch listens, does his homework, stands his ground
OPINION by JENNIFER ROUSH KLOTH As a Paso Robles District 2 resident, business owner, and someone who has worked alongside Councilman Chris Bausch on nonprofit boards and committees, I support his reelection to the Paso Robles City Council. My support... (Continue Reading)
Alarming Paso Robles school district credit card alleged abuses
By KAREN VELIE While Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $205 million bond, district officials are battling allegations they misappropriated funds through credit card abuses. For more than two years, community members voiced concerns... (Continue Reading)
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE For the third week in a row, gas prices are falling even though crude oil prices remain at about $100 a barrel. The average price for gas fell seven cents last week to $6.13 a gallon in... (Continue Reading)
Rescue crews pull swimmer off rocks by Avila Beach
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Rescue personnel removed a fatigued swimmer from rocks, on which he was stranded, by Avila Beach on Saturday afternoon. After the swimmer did not return as expected, a friend called 911. Crews then responded near Front and... (Continue Reading)
Why you should vote for Ben Allen for insurance commissioner
OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN I’m standing with California business advocates in support of Ben Allen for insurance commissioner. Jane Kim’s plan for a single-payer government run insurance program is an existential threat to the coverage that Californians depend on. See... (Continue Reading)
Fight leads to arrest over firearm in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect on firearm-related charges early Saturday morning. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the area of Bunny Avenue and McClelland Street over a reported fight with a female heard crying.... (Continue Reading)
Man arrested over sexual battery of high school student in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a 25-year-old man after he allegedly inappropriately touched a female high school student on Friday. Shortly before 1 p.m., officers responded to a report of a sexual battery near Santa Maria High... (Continue Reading)
Eight new suspected E. coli cases in San Luis Obispo County
By JOSH FRIEDMAN After five San Luis Obispo County residents tested positive for E. coli., another eight individuals are suspected of having become infected with the bacteria amid the ongoing outbreak. The five SLO County residents who tested positive for... (Continue Reading)
Why we oppose oil lease sales in California
Opinion by California Legislators Dawn Addis, Gregg Hart, and John Laird We, the members of the California Legislative Central Coastal Caucus, joined by our legislative colleagues from across the state, strongly oppose any new sales of public land in California... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo doubling fines for Halloween festivities
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses associated with Halloween festivities. The city’s safety enhancement zone begins Oct. 29 and extends through Nov. 2. Fines are doubled for open... (Continue Reading)
SLO County investigating foreign national voter fraud
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office opened an investigation into the 63 foreign nationals suspected of illegally registering to vote in local elections, after Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano declined a request to pull the possible fraudulent... (Continue Reading)
Government is too big, too powerful: What you can do
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I am voting for America and Western Civilization! I am encouraging you to vote yes on the following propositions: Prop 39 which will require voter id to protect election integrity. Props 41, 42, and 43, all... (Continue Reading)
Multiple injuries, DUI suspected in Nipomo crash
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Multiple individuals suffered injuries in a suspected DUI crash involving a sedan and a semi-truck in Nipomo Wednesday evening. The collision was reported just after 8:45 p.m. A Toyota Camry collided with a semi-truck at Via Concha... (Continue Reading)
Shark suspected of attacking fisherman in kayak near Cambria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials suspect a shark attacked a fisherman’s kayak in the Pacific Ocean near Cambria on Monday morning. At about 9:30 a.m., a local fisherman reported something struck the underside of his kayak approximately one-mile offshore from Leffingwell... (Continue Reading)
Judges disqualifies Trump appointed prosecutor Bill Essayli
By KAREN VELIE A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Bill Essayli is unlawfully serving as the lead federal prosecutor for the Central District of California, and is disqualified from overseeing two criminal cases. Even so, U.S. District Judge J.... (Continue Reading)
SLO County jury finds man too dangerous for release
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury on Monday found 39-year-old William Cloward too dangerous to release from Atascadero State Mental Hospital. Following the verdict, the court denied Cloward’s petition for release. When a person is up for... (Continue Reading)
Five San Luis Obispo County residents test positive for E. coli
By KAREN VELIE Five San Luis Obispo County residents tested positive for E. coli after visiting a pumpkin farm on Los Osos Valley Road. Three children are in serious condition. On Tuesday afternoon, the SLO County Department of Public Health ... (Continue Reading)
Gas leak leads to shelter-in-place in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE A natural gas leak in San Luis Obispo led to a shelter-in-place order for the 900 block of Monterey Street, including the Anderson Building, on Tuesday afternoon. The following roads are closed: Osos Street from Higuera Street... (Continue Reading)
A cautionary tale: Promises made, promises broken
OPINION by BERKLEY BAKER In their rebuttal in the voter information guide, Measure G-26 supporters claim that opponents “cannot name a single misspent dollar” and that concerns about unchecked bond spending are “simply untrue.” The San Luis Obispo County Grand... (Continue Reading)
Driver hits, kills 96-year-old pedestrian in Lompoc
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a 96-year-old man who was trying to cross a street in Lompoc on Monday night. Just before 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of North H Street following a report... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff searching for missing elderly man
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing 86-year-old man from rural Arroyo Grande, who is considered at risk because he suffers from Alzheimer’s and dementia. On Monday, sheriff’s... (Continue Reading)
Grover Beach citizens should vote yes on F-26 and Swift for mayor
OPINION by CHERYL STORTON More than 1,200 residents of Grover Beach have been fighting for years to oppose overbuilding and a right to negotiate common-sense, reasonable solutions for affordable housing while honoring state mandates. A yes vote on F-26 would... (Continue Reading)
Grover Beach police warn of catalytic converter thefts
By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police department warned the public on Monday about an increase in catalytic converter thefts over the past week. “Our officers are actively patrolling overnight to help prevent these thefts, but we could use your... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County deals 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue Reading)
Driver arrested for DUI after rollover crash in San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a suspect for DUI after the person allegedly drove intoxicated, struck a parked car and rolled over early Saturday morning. Shortly before 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a car... (Continue Reading)
Morro Bay City Council plans to ban battery storage plants
By KAREN VELIE After a more than four-year battle, the Morro Bay City Council is planning to pass an ordinance on Tuesday in an attempt to ban battery storage plants that provide power to the state’s electric grid. Vistra Energy,... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County DA asks governor not to commute California’s death sentences
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow on Friday sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to reject a blanket commutation of all 563 death sentences in California. Newsom is reportedly considering mass... (Continue Reading)
Armed man arrested following standoff in Goleta
By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested a man with a knife following a standoff at a horse corral in Goleta on Saturday. Shortly after 11:30 a.m., a caller reported a domestic dispute at an apartment complex on the 4400 block of Hollister... (Continue Reading)