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Another gas leak in San Luis Obispo leads to evacuation orders
By KAREN VELIE A natural gas leak in San Luis Obispo led to an evacuation order on Tuesday morning. This is the third natural gas leak in SLO in less than a month. SoCalGas staffers detected the gas leak while... (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)
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)
Suspect arrested for arson fire near San Luis Obispo airport
By KAREN VELIE A 59-year-old man is in jail after he allegedly torched a van near the San Luis Obispo airport on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported a van on fire on Kendall Road near the... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo police searching for at-risk elderly man
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are searching for a missing 86-year-old man who they say is at-risk. John Shultz, 86, walked away from his home near Calle Lupita and Margarita Avenue at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday, according... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo sex offender arrested for child porn, drugs
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 65-year-old sex offender for possession of child porn and drugs on Wednesday. In early October, a tip was provided to law enforcement regarding suspected child abuse material being uploaded through... (Continue reading)
Man convicted of attempting to have sex with a minor in SLO
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted a man of attempting to meet with a 15-year-old girl in San Luis Obispo for sex. The jury convicted 42-year-old Genaro SantanaAvalos of contacting a minor with intent to commit... (Continue reading)
Robber steals legos, knives and PlayStation controller in San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 20-year-old Nipomo man allegedly committed two robberies in San Luis Obispo Friday evening, stealing knives, Legos and a PlayStation controller before getting caught by police. Shortly after 7 p.m., officers responded to the Dick’s Sporting Goods... (Continue reading)
Police investigating death of San Luis Obispo woman
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old San Luis Obispo woman who was found deceased inside a home on Wednesday. However, investigators said they do not consider the death suspicious. At about 5:30 p.m., the San... (Continue reading)
Evacuations in downtown San Luis Obispo, farmer’s market canceled
By KAREN VELIE A gas leak has led to evacuations of portions of downtown San Luis Obispo and the cancellation of farmer’s market on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., the gas leak was reported near the 700 block of... (Continue reading)