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A massive cruise ship is on lockdown in San Francisco after an outbreak of norovirus affected more than 100 passengers and 20 crew. The Ruby Princess was on a 20-day round-trip Alaskan voyage, when parts of the crew began to experience norovirus symptoms. The ship is now working with the CDC to isolate passeners and…
News Release – JUL03 -SevenOaksVMP Cal Fire San Luis Obispo will be conducting a prescribed burn this morning as part of its ongoing vegetation management program. The burn is planned to occur on private lands approximately 5 miles southeast of Santa Margarita, on Seven Oaks way between Las Pilitas road and Parkhill road. The burn…
San Luis Obispo police responded to a report of a robbery involving an elderly victim on Monday at about 6:18 pm. The incident took place on the 400 block of Prado road. Following an investigation, police determined that a suspect, 60-year-old Anthony Smith, approached an elderly victim from behind, placed his hands on the victim’s…
The California Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to slow down and drive responsibly as they head out for this Independence day weekend. CHP will be rolling out its holiday enforcement period to address unsafe driving and keep California roads safe this weekend. The enforcement period starts at 6 pm tonight, and will go through July…
The candidate filing period for the November 3rd general election in San Luis Obispo county will open July 13th, and run through August 7th. The clerk-recorder’s office says that the filing period will extend for 5 days for any office in which the incumbent does not file. The general election includes offices for candidates advancing…
Emergency officials have confirmed a second drowning at Lopez lake this year that occurred earlier this week. On Tuesday, witnesses reported that a man was swimming with his friends at the lake at about 4:15 pm, when he appeared to be in distress and went underwater. Boaters were able to locate the man and pull…
Northbound traffic on the US 101 slowed down significantly yesterday afternoon, just north of the Cuesta grade after an oak tree fell into lanes of the highway. CHP says the tree fell at about 1:41 pm, and blocked the no. 1 lane and some of the no. 2 lane. Smaller vehicles were able to pass…
The county sheriff’s office has released a reminder for residents that all fireworks, other than permitted professional displays, are prohibited in all unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo county. These include the community of Oceano, Cayucos, Nipomo, Avila Beach, Shandon, Creston, Santa Margarita, San Miguel, and all other unincorporated areas. The sheriff’s office will be…
Current district 1 Paso Robles city councilmember, Kris Beal, announced her re-election campaign on Sunday. During a kickoff party, Beal said “One of the most rewarding parts of this job has been helping residents understand how local government works and how they can most effectively engage on issues they care about.” Beal was elected in…
The Grover Beach police department released a “case highlight” video yesterday on social media for a case back in May. Video link: https://www.facebook.com/GroverBeachPoliceDepartment/videos/1029442436476269/ Police responded to a report of a burglary that occurred at Bob’s Car Wash on the 200 block of West Grand avenue. Officers were informed that a suspect broke into the door…
