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Man shot, killed in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE A 20-yesr-old man was shot and killed on Tuesday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 300 block of W. Sheila Lane. Officers arrived to find an adult male... (Continue Reading)
Stolen items found at fatal crash near Nipomo
By KAREN VELIE Officers found stolen items during an investigation into a fatal crash on Highway 101 near Nipomo on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., a CHP officer stopped for a parked car on southbound Highway 101. The driver,... (Continue Reading)
Regulatory requirements wreaking financial havoc in Los Osos
OPINION by TIFFANY BREWER Los Osos is under attack! Sneaky requirements have pushed us under the financial burden of mandates beyond acceptance. We are working on a common, extremely modest residential remodel in Los Osos. Before we could even apply... (Continue Reading)
Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night
By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue Reading)
Three vehicles crash in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE Three vehicles crashed at the intersection of Broad Street and Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday morning Shortly before 7 a.m., a work truck and two sedans crashed in front of the Marigold Center.... (Continue Reading)
Chinese national covertly photographs Vandenberg Space Force
By KAREN VELIE FBI agents arrested a Chinese national on Monday for allegedly flying a drone over and taking photographs of Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. A drone detection system at Vandenberg spotted the drone flying over... (Continue Reading)
Former candidate files claim against Paso Robles, city manager
By KAREN VELIE After losing her battle for a seat on the Paso Robles City Council, Linda George filed a claim against the city accusing City Manager Ty Lewis of misconduct and election interference. In her claim, George seeks the... (Continue Reading)
Pismo Beach murder suspect’s hearing delayed, no autopsy report
By KAREN VELIE A hearing for a 34-year-old man charged with murdering his close friend in Pismo Beach was reschedule after his attorney argued he was never provided the autopsy report. Andrew Frederick Rodriguez is charged with murdering 39-year-old Jonathan... (Continue Reading)
SLO County considering $43 million Los Osos conservation plan
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider authorizing a $43 million Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan, and drawing $2 million from the general fund to jump start the plan. On Oct. 29, 2024,... (Continue Reading)
Credit card delinquencies rising in California
By KAREN VELIE Last year, 11% of California cardholders had three months or more of delinquent credit card debt. This year’s holiday spending is expected to push the nation’s $1.17 trillion in household credit card debt even higher—and with rising... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying prowler
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a prowler spotted near Cal Poly on Dec. 6. Early Friday morning, home surveillance captured a prowler creeping around a home on the 300 block... (Continue Reading)
Thanksgiving spirit on the Amtrak Surfline
By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is... (Continue Reading)
CHP pursuit ends with crash at elementary school in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE A driver fleeing officers in Santa Maria was arrested after he crashed at Santa Bonita Elementary School on Sunday. Shortly after 4 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to pull over a silver Honda Element near... (Continue Reading)
Assailants yelled homophobic slurs during Cal Poly attack
By KAREN VELIE A group of men yelled homophobic slurs at a student at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo before assaulting the teen early Saturday morning, the student said. After walking a friend to her dorm, the student was... (Continue Reading)
SLO County Supervisor Arnold retiring, farewell planned
By KAREN VELIE After more than a decade on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, Debbie Arnold is retiring. Her last board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 17. In 2012, Arnold won a seat on the board besting... (Continue Reading)
Find San Luis Obispo County deals on happy hours, dining, lodging
Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, happy hours, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue Reading)
Two motorcycles, car crash in Grover Beach, video
By KAREN VELIE Two motorcyclists were thrown from their bikes when a white sedan turned in front of them in Grover Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the motorcyclists were driving from the area of the beach parking... (Continue Reading)
Six men assault student on Cal Poly campus
By KAREN VELIE Six men assaulted a male student on the Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo early Saturday morning, according to Cal Poly administration. A male student was walking on the pathway between Inyo and Buena Vista in... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County shooting range temporarily closing
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County shooting range is closing the end of the month, though it is expected to reopen under new management in the future. Located off Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay,... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles delays required improvements for large housing development
By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to delay required sewer line and traffic improvements for a large residential project on the south east side of the city until after some of the homes are... (Continue Reading)
Lompoc attempted murder suspect arrested in Seattle
By KAREN VELIE FBI agents arrested a suspect on Friday who allegedly shot a woman in Lompoc more than five months ago. The victim survived the shooting. On July 9, 2024, 46-year-old Paul Felix Pina Jr. allegedly shot the woman... (Continue Reading)
Whooping cough reported at Atascadero High School
By KAREN VELIE Administrators warned parents on Friday about an Atascadero High School student who has been diagnosed with whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Pertussis is a serious disease that can be passed easily from person to person. Early... (Continue Reading)
Man dispersed pepper spray into Morro Bay gym, arrested
By KAREN VELIE A homeless man is in jail after he dispersed pepper spray into the FitnessWorks gym in Morro bay on Wednesday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., 51-year-old Brent Peterson allegedly entered the gym, walked over to the drink... (Continue Reading)
Atascadero police seek public’s help identifying purse thief
By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole a purse from the Walgreens parking lot on El Camino Real. After spending time in the store, the man went outside and... (Continue Reading)
Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers lose power in San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers are without Power in San Luis Obispo County because of outages in Cambria, Pismo Beach and Grover Beach on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after noon, 1,575 customers lost power in Cambria. PG&E estimates the... (Continue Reading)
Rent former San Luis Obispo mayor’s home, dresses included
By KAREN VELIE Former San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon is renting out her fully furnished and decorated home which includes some of her iconic outfits hanging on walls. Offered as a month to month lease, the home is located... (Continue Reading)
Officers arrest two men with guns in Pismo Beach
By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach police officers arrested two men who were wielding guns in public over the weekend. On Saturday evening, a caller reported two men with a gun in the city parking lot on Pomeroy Avenue. Officers quickly... (Continue Reading)
California teacher dies from bat bite in the classroom
By KAREN VELIE A 60-year-old California teacher died of rabies a month after a bat bit her in the classroom. Before children arrived in the classroom, Leah Seneng picked up and released a bat she found in the classroom. The... (Continue Reading)
Which San Luis Obispo County ballot measures passed?
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents voted to raise sales taxes in three cities, continue electing a treasurer, stop industrialization, and repeal increases in water bills. Here are the final tallies: Arroyo Grande’s Measure E-24, sales tax increase,... (Continue Reading)
Vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Santa Maria on Tuesday night. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., the vehicle crashed into the pedestrian at the intersection of Orchard Street and North Broadway, according to the Santa Maria... (Continue Reading)
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