Local news in San Luis Obispo County including San Miguel, Paso Robles, Shandon, Templeton, Atascadero, Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, and other cities along the Central Coast of California.
The county district attorney’s office announced yesterday afternoon that they have charged 21-year-old Tyler Grant Stevens of Paso Robles of murder and animal cruelty. The DA’s office alleges this is in connection with the missing person investigation for 34-year-old Todd Joseph Pinion. Stevens has also been charged with a hate crime, according to the DA’s…
The Atascadero police department has released a warning of an ongoing identity theft scam that has targeted local residents. A release by the police department says several residents have received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the Atascadero police department. The scammers use a caller ID spoof to make it appear as though…
Early results for the 2024 presidential election, as of 9:13 am, November 6, 2024. Trump is currently projected to hold 277 of the necessary 270 electoral votes to win, with 51% of the popular vote. Several states are still reporting their presidential election results, such as Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Alaska and Maine. In the US…
Hospice San Luis Obispo county will be hosting its 40th annual Light Up a Life Ceremony at five different locations and dates throughout November. The ceremonies offer an opportunity for community members to come together, honor, and remember loved ones this holiday season. Attendees can donate in memory of a loved one, receiving a lantern…
38-year-old Cameron Clapp of Cambria has been sentenced to 12 months of probation, and forced to pay $500 in restitution for his presence at the US capitol on January 6th. Clapp pled guilty to federal disorderly and disruptive conduct in a capitol building or grounds, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a capitol building. Two…
News Release 11-4-24 Cal Fire, in cooperation with the San Luis Obispo county air pollution control district & other agencies will once more be conducting a series of prescribed burns east of Santa Margarita. The burns will begin at 10 am on Wednesday, November 6th, and Thursday the 7th. The burns will take place approximately…
2025 Committee Recruimtent Press Release The Templeton Community Services District is seeking interested members of the public for serving on its various internal standing committees. Committees meet three to five times per year, and are tasked with reviewing various projects, financial reports, and informational items to offer recommendations to the board of directors. The committees…
The Atascadero police department has released an official update on the missing person’s case of 34-year-old Todd Joseph Pinion. Pinion’s family first reported him missing on October 30th, last seen October 23rd. Pinion’s dog, Spock, was later found deceased near the Cuesta grade. Following an investigation, the Atascadero police department says they have arrested a…
A burning power pole in Templeton’s rural area led to about one thousand PG&E customers losing power Saturday morning. The incident was reported at around 8:43 am, with power estimated to be restored at about 12:15 pm. The fire on the power pole was quickly extinguished, and reported hanging power lines at the intersection of…
Sex Assault Arrest The Paso Robles police department have released a statement of a sexual assault investigation and arrest that began on October 31st. The department says an adult female reported she was sexually assaulted by 59-year-old David Cruz Padilla of Paso Robles, citing that it took place on the 400 block of Oak Hill…
