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The county sheriff’s office has arrested a man in Oceano after receiving reports of suspected child sexual abuse material. The reports were submitted on February 17th, and an investigation identified 46-year-old Michael Schmidt of Oceano as the suspect. Detectives learned that Schmidt was employed by the San Luis Obispo county health department, assigned to their…
The San Luis Obispo police department has released footage of the officer involved shooting that took place February 28th. Officers are seen in the video responding to the scene at just about 4:50 pm, arriving at the location at 4:54 pm. In the video, police find the suspect near the intersection of Poinsettia street and…
News Release – MAR7 – Chief Tsudama Cal Fire San Luis Obispo unit chief John Owens has announced the appointment of a new deputy chief of operations, effective March 16th. Paso Robles resident, and long time fire serviceman, Keith Tsudama will head into the position. He began his career in 2002 with the united states…
245PC and arrest On March 5th just before 10 pm, Paso Robles police officers responded to an incident on the 3300 block of Spring street regarding a report of a male suspect pointing a handgun at another male’s head, and telling the victim he “was going to die.” The police department says the victim managed…
The county elections office announced the candidate filing period for the June 2nd primary election has closed. For offices in which the incumbent does not file, there will be an extension until Wednesday, March 11th. This will likely be for the district 2 supervisorial district and the county superintendent of education, according to the elections…
Yesterday morning, a juvenile crashed a car into Appy’s liquor store on 28th and Spring street, and then fled the scene. Surveillance footage from the liquor store shows a driver of a Toyota driving over the parking block on the side of the liquor store, hitting the store’s wall facing Spring street. The driver immediately…
Daylight saving time is set to begin this Sunday, March 8th. At 2 am on Sunday, the official hour set forward by clocks will instantly become 3 am. Sunrise and sunset will be one hour later, equaling more light in the evening hours and later sunrise in the morning. Phones and computers will adjust themselves…
The city of San Luis Obispo is cracking down even further on large street parties leading up to and on St. Patrick’s Day. “Street parties are no longer welcome in the community,” a release from the city says. “To protect public safety, the city will once again take a zero-tolerance approach during the safety enhancement…
The Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast is bringing its advocacy event ‘Standing With Youth’ to the north county on Tuesday, March 26th at 11:30 am. The event will be held at the Boys and Girls Club’s Tom Maas clubhouse, 3301 Oak street, Paso Robles. CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of…
The Templeton historical museum society will be hosting its annual “Some Like it Hot” fundraising event Saturday, March 14th from 11 am to 3 pm. Activities for the day include the annual chili competition, a vintage silent auction, and ranch branding in honor of local cattle ranchers. If you own a ranch brand, you’re encouraged…
