Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo’




Arrested celebrating St. Fratty’s Day, no misdemeanor diversion

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on those arrested for criminal conduct during St. Patrick’s Day and St. Fratty’s Day celebrations in San Luis Obispo. The City of San Luis Obispo has... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes into fire hydrant in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into a fire hydrant in San Luis Obispo on Sunday which flooded the roadway, police said. On Sunday afternoon, a caller reported a vehicle had crashed into a hydrant near the intersection... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on lodging, dining, more

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)

Why did Cal Poly San Luis Obispo cut its swim and dive teams?

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Friday that it had cut its swimming and diving programs effective immediately, according to an email to students from Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong. “Unfortunately, Cal Poly is not immune to... (Continue reading)

Candidate for this week’s dumbest criminal in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police arrested an alleged drug dealer last month whom they found intoxicated and lying on a sidewalk next to a large amount of drugs and cash. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 14, a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo doubling fines for Saint Fratty’s Day

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department has expanded the days for doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses associated with Saint Fratty’s Day. The city’s safety enhancement zone begins today and extends until March 10, and... (Continue reading)

Drunk pizza delivery driver arrested in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE An allegedly drunk pizza delivery driver was arrested Wednesday for DUI and for a hit-and-run crash in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported a two vehicle crash at Ella Street and Johnson Avenue.... (Continue reading)

Funding gap filled for Bob Jones Trail extension

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Council of Government’s (SLOCOG) voted Wednesday to fill a $7.8 million funding gap for the Bob Jones Trail Extension project after losing a grant from Caltrans. SLOCOG staff had applied for the Caltrans... (Continue reading)

Vehicle crashes into pole in San Luis Obispo, thousands lose power

By KAREN VELIE A white Jeep Cherokee crashed into a phone pole on Orcutt Road south of San Luis Obispo on Wednesday morning causing more than 5,000 PG&E customers to lose power. Shortly before 10 a.m., the Jeep crashed into... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help finding Boot Barn thief

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who allegedly stole merchandise from the Boot Barn on Madonna Road on Monday. The man walked into the Boot Barn and gathered mutiple... (Continue reading)