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.
On Friday evening, Morro Bay police officers arrested at 71-year-old man for allegedly stabbing and sexually assaulting a woman. The stabbing took place on the 2400 block of Reno court. Officers arrived to find the woman with injuries at her neck, and multiple stab wounds to her chest and hand. She was transported to a…
The daily convoys on highway 1 through the Rocky Creep slip out site will continue from 8 am to 4 pm after assessments by Caltrans engineers this past weekend. The convoys were initially placed on hold due to the incoming rainy weather, and until conditions improved. Caltrans says that convoys are primarily intended for residents…
The already above average rainfall totals and reservoir levels in San Luis Obispo county were further bolstered by last week’s weather. Paso Robles has around 19.31 total inches of rain to date, with an average of 14.08 inches. Templeton has had 16.26 inches to date with an average of 13.05 inches, and Atascadero has had…
TEC 4-5-24 Local Libraries Host Awareness Gallery Press Release The San Luis Obispo county behavioral health department unveiled a new partnership with the county’s library branches. An exhibit program, set to launch in April, will be attempting to raise awareness for mental wellness and substance use. These free “Awareness Galleries” will be designed to educate…
The Charles Paddock Zoo announced the arrival of a 13-year-old female fossa, “Shelby.” The fossa is now on exhibit, and can be seen just in time for the remaining days of the zoo’s spring festival. A release by the city of Atascadero says that fossa lifespans are about 20 years in zoos, though unknown in…
Owners of Spare Time Books, Carla Cary and Clio Bruns have announced that the bookstore will be holding a second grand re-opening party on Saturday, April 13th from 11 am to 6 pm. The bookshop is located at 945 12th street in downtown Paso Robles. Originally opened in 1989 by Sharon King, the two owners…
Convoy passages for highway 1 near Rocky Creek bridge will be canceled until Saturday, April 6th, at 8 am due to the recent rainy weather. Convoys have been limited to residents and essential workers only, but will not be available out of an abundance of caution. Crews will continue to be present on site, inspecting…
Early Thursday morning, a driver suspected to be under the influence of alcohol crashed his vehicle into a home at 130 Foothill boulevard in San Luis Obispo before crashing into two parked cars in the driveway. The San Luis Obispo police department says that the incident occurred at about 1 in the morning, and the…
The county board of supervisors will be receiving a presentation for the creation of a redistricting commission in its next meeting on April 9th. The board instructed staff to work with senator laird’s office to draft legislation that would introduce an independent redistricting commission for San Luis Obispo county. Staff will present this new legislation,…
The Atascadero city council’s next meeting is on Tuesday, April 9th. The agenda contains no discussion items, management reports, or public hearings. On the agenda are three consent items and two presentations. One presentation is SLOCOG on its draft transportation investment plan. On the consent agenda, council will receive an update to continue its proclamation…
