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Two of Arroyo Grande teen’s murderers released from prison

Written on 13 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE After 30 years in prison, two of the three men convicted of murdering Arroyo Grande High School freshman Elyse Pahler as part of a satanic ritual have been released. Royce Casey and Jacob Delashumutt, who as teenagers... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande selects new police chief

Written on 6 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande announced Wednesday the selection of David Culver as police chief. Culver brings more than 17 years of law enforcement experience to the job. Currently a commander with the Arroyo Grande Police Department, Culver has served... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man charged with attempted murder

Written on 1 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly threatened to kill several people outside a hotel on Friday morning. Shortly after 6 a.m., an employee of the hotel on El Camino Real in... (Continue reading)

Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo County to testify at trial?

Written on 29 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This is first in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Even though Paul Flores was convicted in 2022 of murdering former... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

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)

Arroyo Grande city management seeking 7% pay raises

Written on 9 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council is set to approve pay raises of 7% over two years for management staff on Tuesday, according to the consent agenda. The management raises are slated to cost the city $216,300 in... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Saturday night

Written on 17 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Saturday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue reading)

Helping Arroyo Grande High School students soar

Written on 12 May, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN I wanted to take a moment to share a very positive and exciting development that I am proud to be part of. The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports and the Lucia Mar Unified... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police chief retiring in May

Written on 9 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By Karen Velie Arroyo Grande Police Chief Michael Martinez announced Tuesday that he plans to retire in May, capping a 22-year career in law enforcement. “The greatest part about being the police chief has been watching the development and accomplishments... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man arrested for lewd acts with a child

Written on 14 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police detectives arrested a man for lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14 by means of force or fear on Thursday afternoon. Following an investigation into a sexual assault allegation,... (Continue reading)