Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




Jury finds San Luis Obispo County animal activist guilty of conspiracy

By KAREN VELIE A jury on Thursday found a 23-year-old woman with an animal sanctuary in San Luis Obispo County guilty of conspiracy and trespassing after she entered a poultry plant and took four chickens. Convicted of one felony count... (Continue reading)

New Public Safety Communications Center opens in Templeton

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County officially opened its new Public Safety Communications Center on Monday in Templeton. The SLO County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire will jointly operate the new facility. The center replaces two outdated and overcrowded... (Continue reading)

Former teacher prayed to Satan for a boy to torture, kill

Warning: This article describes graphic and disturbing videos and conversations regarding sadistic abuse of children and satanic worship. By KAREN VELIE A Satan-worshiping former teacher with plans to torture and kill a young boy is scheduled to be sentenced on... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, dining

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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices drop, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped four cents last week to $4.86 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)

SLO County student test scores increase, still below pre-pandemic levels

By KAREN VELIE In San Luis Obispo and in California student test scores increased during the 2024-2025 school year, but still lag behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the California Assessment of Student performance and Progress.  In San Luis Obispo County,... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies bust drug trafficking operation, arrest eight suspects

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office arrested eight people following an extensive investigation into a drug trafficking operation with ties to Mexico. In May, deputies served several search warrants relating to a three-month investigation into the... (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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

By KAREN VELIE The first major storm of the season brought between 1.14 inches in San Simeon to 2.92 inches in nearby Rocky Butte. Rainfall totals in San Luis Obispo County are well above average in all areas of the... (Continue reading)

Most of San Luis Obispo County under tornado warning

By KAREN VELIE Residents in western and central areas of San Luis Obispo County including San Luis Obispo and Paso  Robles are asked to take cover as severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado are headed to the area on... (Continue reading)