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ORC 10-16-25 The Paso Robles police department responded to a report of a commercial theft yesterday at Ulta Beauty in Paso Robles. A release by the department says suspects fled the area prior to the arrival of police. Officers quickly responded, and with the assistance of the San Luis Obispo county sheriff’s office, located a…
The 36th Annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway is just around the corner for the county sheriff’s office. The program was created to promote the holiday spirit by giving away refurbished bicycles and new helmets to children in need in San Luis Obispo county. The sheriff’s Honor Farm serves as the assembly point for bicycles that are…
Two virtual public forums will be held this month by the California public utilities commission to gather feedback from PG&E’s customers on the proposed 2027 general rate case (GRC) application. PG&E filed this GRC in May of this year, seeking to increase its revenues by $1.24 billion to fund wildfire safety improvements, increase clean energy…
Two “no kings” protests are scheduled for this Saturday, October 18th in San Luis Obispo county. “No kings” previously held protests this year in June, and will return once again in the city of San Luis Obispo and Cambria, as well as other cities across the nation. The website for no kings says: “[Donald Trump’s]…
Two brothers are being held without bail in jail, on trial for the alleged murder of 50-year-old Isabel LucasVelasco. Court documents of their hearing reveal further details of this alleged murder. 45-year-old Alejandro Soriano Ortiz is assumed to be the ex boyfriend of Lucas Velasco. The two were last seen together leaving a job site…
Paso Robles Schools Launch Innovative Year-Round Bus Driver Position The Paso Robles school district has announced they have launched a unique, year-round position to help address a nationwide bus driver shortage. The new position: transportation & facilities support technician, offers full-time year-round employment, unlike a traditional 10-month bus driver position. Superintendent Jennifer Loftus said: “By…
The county sheriff’s office announced they have located an at-risk missing person. 86-year-old James Quinn was found in a field near San Luis Obispo Country Club by members of the sheriff’s rescue team. He was first reported missing on October 13th. The sheriff’s office says he was unresponsive when he was located. He received immediate…
The Atascadero city council discussed cannabis laws at length in its meeting last night, as part of a management report from staff. The report gave council details on the history of cannabis regulations in the city, potential impacts with allowing retail cannabis storefronts in the city, and steps to move forward with this process. If…
Winners for the 2025 Pioneer Day parade have been released, with rankings available for the pet show contest, little cowboy/cowgirl contest, Pioneer Day games, and more available. Here are some of those winners now: For the 2025 horseshoe contest winners: Mens division went to Frank Madden And women’s division to Torrey Owens. For the 2025…
The county sheriff’s office has provided an update for the investigation into missing 50-year-old Isabel LucasVelasco of Coalinga. The sheriff’s office says they have worked extensively this past month into her disappearance. On Saturday, October 11th, they, the Fresno county sheriff’s office search and rescue teams, and other detectives located a body, believed to be…
