Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo’




California Fresh to replace Haggen in SLO

California Fresh Markets, a locally-owned grocer, will open a new store in the Foothill Boulevard location vacated by Haggen. Last year, Haggen filed for bankruptcy and closed its Central Coast grocery stores shortly after opening them. Company officials announced this... (Continue reading)

Judge orders release of SLO Skateboard killer

A local judge has ordered the release of a 24-year-old San Luis Obispo man, who at 13, used a skateboard to beat an 87-year-old to death. The convicted killer will move to Texas, where he will live with a family... (Continue reading)

SLO won’t give voters $20 to spend on candidates

After Councilman Dan Carpenter changed his position, the San Luis Obispo City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to put a halt to a plan to create a democracy voucher system. The council previously endorsed the proposed scheme in which the city... (Continue reading)

SLO County motorcycle stunt irks law enforcement, video

A video showing a San Luis Obispo County real estate agent and former professional motocross rider driving to work has caught the attention of law enforcement. On his way from North County to San Luis Obispo, Topher Ingalls leaps over... (Continue reading)

Teen killed in three-vehicle collision

CORRECTION: The teen who died was driving in a car with Gino Lopez. One person died and four were injured in a three car drunk driving accident on the Cuesta Grade Friday evening. At about 8:30 p.m., Gino Lopez, 21,... (Continue reading)

3 candidates enter SLO council race

Three candidates have announced plans to run for San Luis Obispo City Council seats in November. Excluding the mayoral race, two council seats will be up for grabs, and no incumbents will be running. [Tribune] Councilman John Ashbaugh is not... (Continue reading)

Banished superfan returns to SLO in new colors

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two years after bringing UC Irvine banners, costumes and masks to San Luis Obispo, superfan Keith Franklin is returning to Baggett Stadium to cheer on Irvine’s biggest rival. Franklin, 51, is now an avowed “anarchist” and a... (Continue reading)

SLO council endorses Madonna development

The San Luis Obispo City Council has given preliminary approval for a development proposed by John Madonna, the son of later entrepreneur Alex Madonna. John Madonna plans to build a large-scale retirement community, houses, apartments and retail space on a... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly frat suspended after alleged sexual assault

University administrators suspended a Cal Poly fraternity after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a party connected to the frat. The alleged sexual assault occurred less than a month after an attempted sexual assault allegedly took place at the... (Continue reading)

Low-rent apartments to be built in SLO

The nonprofit Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo has closed escrow on a vacant lot and plans to build 46 apartment units on the property. The project is intended to serve low-income households that cannot afford market rents in San... (Continue reading)