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A San Luis Obispo county man has been sentenced to serve 283 years to life in state prison for repeatedly sexually abusing two children. 41-year-old Teodulo Vasquez-Jimenez was sentenced by judge Rida Federmen under the maximum term authorized by law, and is ordered to register as a sex offender, and pay $1 million in restitution…
A driver was killed on highway 41 yesterday morning after crashing into a tree. CHP received a report of the incident at about 7:01 am, on highway 41 near the intersection of Toro Creek road. A truck was found 30 feet off the road down an embankment, and the patient was confirmed dead about half…
GWSS Detection Update_2026_08_12 The county department of agriculture/weights and measures completed a survey after detecting a single glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) in a local nursery. GWSS is an invasive insect that feeds on the fluids of many plant species, and poses a serious threat to agriculture as it can spread bacteria that cases Pierce’s disease, a…
Coffee with a cop black sheep sourdough 2026 The Paso Robles police department will be holding its next Coffee with a Cop event on Thursday, August 20th from 7 to 9 am. The event will be held at Black Sheep Sourdough, 1306 Pine street, suite D. This session of Coffee with a Cop will also…
The city of Atascadero will be conducting a DUI checkpoint this Friday, from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoints are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The Atascadero police reminds the public that drivers facing a first-time DUI can be charged an average of $13,500 in…
The county DA’s office announced three co-defendants will be held on trial for assault charges. The DA’s office says that the three defendants were allegedly involved in a group assault in downtown San Luis Obispo near hotel Cerro, on October 6th. The group allegedly stomped, kicked, and punched the victim in the middle of the…
The last chance for interested eateries, restaurants, breweries, or wine tasting rooms to register for the annual Taste of Downtown is next week on August 17th. The Taste of Downtown is an annual event, as a way for local establishments to help residents and visitors familiarize themselves with their location. Pass holders will offer an…
Today is the deadline for potential candidates to file for mayor in Paso Robles. The deadline was extended due to mayor John Hamon choosing to not seek re-election. According to the city’s election web page, three candidates have filed for mayor: William Britton, who qualified in July. Faith Frankel, who qualified August 3rd. And Chris…
The Atascadero planning commission will move forward with changes to the native tree regulations. The city council received a management report last night from staff, as feedback to their meeting in July, requesting some of the regulatory burdens on its current tree ordinance be removed. Changes included not requiring an arborist report and removing fees…
Students across San Luis Obispo county will be going back to school this month, and as early as this week. The Atascadero unified school district’s first day back to school will be tomorrow, August 12th. Paso Robles joint unified school district’s and Almond Acres Charter Academy’s first day is Thursday, August 13th. Pleasant Valley Joint…
