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.
In San Luis Obispo, a 34-year-old man arrested after he tried to grab a woman in downtown. William Francis is arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnapping. That was at 9:30 Tuesday morning at a downtown crosswalk in San Luis. A concerned citizen intervened. He distracted the homeless man so that the woman could jump in…
The metropolitan water district of southern California calls for a 35% reduction in water use. The cuts in water use severe for more than 6 million people living in southern California. More than 97% of the state is now under severe, extreme or exceptional drought, but mayor Steve Martin says water in the city of…
Another shooting yesterday, this time at a medical facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Five people killed at the Saint Francis Medical Building. The shooter killed four people, then shot himself dead. Several other people were injured in the shooting yesterday. Earlier this week, KPRL talked with Paso Robles new police chief, Damian Nord. The chief told…
We finally learn when the Kristin Smart trial opens in Monterey county. Opening statements are set to begin in July. Paul Flores is charged with a single count of murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory. A San Luis Obispo county…
Sunny, highs near 95. NW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tonight, clear skies, lows near 52. NW winds 10-15iles per hour. Tomorrow, sunny and clouds, highs near 93. NW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies thru the weekend. Cooler temperatures beginning Friday. Back into the 80’s through the…
The Giants beat the Phillies 7-4. The Astros beat the Athletics 3-1 in Oakland. The Pirates beat the Dodgers 5-3. The Cardinals beat the Padres 3-2. The Yankees beat the Angels 9-1.
Cal Poly reinstates the mask mandate on campus. Covid-19 cases are on the rise at Poly, so the university’s public safety director brought back the campus-wide mask mandate. It will remain in effect through June 12th. The mask mandate is in effect for all indoor events, including performances at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center.…
Lompoc’s fire chief is placed on administrative leave after her arrest over the weekend. 55-year-old Alicia Welch was arrested in Cambria Sunday night and booked into the county jail on suspicion of domestic violence. Welch is set to appear in court on June 14th. She has been with the Lompoc fire department for less than…
The husband of house speaker Nancy Pelosi’s arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Napa Valley near the couple’s vineyard. Paul Pelosi arrested late Saturday night. The 82-year-old businessman was booked in Napa county jail. His bond was set at $5,000 for driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol content…
The California Highway Patrol identifies a man who was killed when his car left highway 101 and crashed near the base of the Cuesta grade just outside San Luis. 31-year-old Eric Leon of Coalinga was driving southbound on the morning of May 26th. The call came in at six that morning, but CHP is not…
