CHP has released the identity of the woman killed in a crash on highway 41 earlier this week, as well as details of the collision. At about 6:55 am on Wednesday morning, Phill Peterson was towing a trailer on highway 41, when a large piece of equipment dislodged from the trailer into the southbound lane,…
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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): *Debbie Peterson will discuss her citizens initiatives…
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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