Press Release Structure fire – August 12th, 2026 Paso Fire & Emergency Services responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 1200 block of Dorothy street yesterday at about 4:55 pm. Firefighters found smoke and fire inside of the bathroom of a single story, single family residential structure. Firefighters managed to stop…
A San Luis Obispo county man has been sentenced to serve 283 years to life in state prison for repeatedly sexually abusing two children. 41-year-old Teodulo Vasquez-Jimenez was sentenced by judge Rida Federmen under the maximum term authorized by law, and is ordered to register as a sex offender, and pay $1 million in restitution…
A driver was killed on highway 41 yesterday morning after crashing into a tree. CHP received a report of the incident at about 7:01 am, on highway 41 near the intersection of Toro Creek road. A truck was found 30 feet off the road down an embankment, and the patient was confirmed dead about half…
GWSS Detection Update_2026_08_12 The county department of agriculture/weights and measures completed a survey after detecting a single glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) in a local nursery. GWSS is an invasive insect that feeds on the fluids of many plant species, and poses a serious threat to agriculture as it can spread bacteria that cases Pierce’s disease, a…
Coffee with a cop black sheep sourdough 2026 The Paso Robles police department will be holding its next Coffee with a Cop event on Thursday, August 20th from 7 to 9 am. The event will be held at Black Sheep Sourdough, 1306 Pine street, suite D. This session of Coffee with a Cop will also…
The city of Atascadero will be conducting a DUI checkpoint this Friday, from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoints are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The Atascadero police reminds the public that drivers facing a first-time DUI can be charged an average of $13,500 in…
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Karen Velie hosts “Sound Off” every Wednesday and Thursday. Karen brings a diverse range of guests to talk about the issues that affect us most. Tune in to the longest running talk show on the Central Coast – now in its sixth decade. Sound Off guest(s): *Attorney Stew Jenkins will discuss several legal…
The county DA’s office announced three co-defendants will be held on trial for assault charges. The DA’s office says that the three defendants were allegedly involved in a group assault in downtown San Luis Obispo near hotel Cerro, on October 6th. The group allegedly stomped, kicked, and punched the victim in the middle of the…
The last chance for interested eateries, restaurants, breweries, or wine tasting rooms to register for the annual Taste of Downtown is next week on August 17th. The Taste of Downtown is an annual event, as a way for local establishments to help residents and visitors familiarize themselves with their location. Pass holders will offer an…
