Woman killed in crash near Atascadero
By KAREN VELIE A 42-year-old woman was killed in a single car crash on Highway 41 near Atascadero on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 10 p.m., Jenny Ritter of Ceres was headed southbound on Highway 41...
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Vehicles burning at San Luis Obispo water treatment plant
By KAREN VELIE Two vehicles are burning in a fire on Tuesday afternoon at the San Luis Obispo water treatment plant, in an area used for storage. Shortly after 4:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire...
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Emergency landing at Paso Robles airport, minor injuries
By KAREN VELIE Experiencing a landing gear malfunction, the pilot of a small, single-engine plane landed the Cesna 152 on its belly Monday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., the emergency landing left...
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Swimming at Santa Margarita Lake likely next year
By KAREN VELIE Because of a new state law, swimming and other forms of body-contact recreation are likely to be permitted at Santa Margarita Lake in mid-2027. San Luis Obispo County staff is...
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San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in...
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Judge orders Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach closed amid safety concerns
By KAREN VELIE With concerns that Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach could fall into the ocean, on Aug. 27 a judge ordered the restaurant to shut down. The closure of the popular event center has left...
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SLO County woman accused of election fraud blames complicated rules
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman on trial for election fraud told the jury last week that she did not know about campaign regulations when she ran for office. Charged with eight...
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Gas prices over $6 a gallon in SLO County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Amid unrest in the Middle East, the average price for gas surged in San Luis Obispo County last week jumping 17 cents to $6.07 a gallon, according to AAA. At $5.87, the average price...
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Man charged with murder for DUI crash that killed unborn baby
By KAREN VELIE A 46-year-old man faces two murder charges for a wrong-way crash on Highway 101 that killed a Grover Beach man, seriously injured a pregnant woman from Atascadero and caused the death...
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Firefighters slow spread of Plaskett Fire
By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County has scorched 29,768 acres with 23% containment. With cooling temperatures, fire behavior has slowed. “Steep, rugged terrain...
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Body of missing Arroyo Grande man found after 18 years
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The remains of a 58-year-old man who was reported missing in 2008 have been discovered in San Luis Obispo County. In June, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Detective...
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Fundraiser for Atascadero woman who lost baby in head-on crash
By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero woman who lost her baby and her boyfriend after a wrong-way driver crashed into the car she was driving on the Cuesta Grade is asking for the community’s...
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Activists win appeal over attorney fees in battle with Grover Beach
By KAREN VELIE An appeals court ruled Wednesday that a group of activists are eligible to receive more than $125,000 for their legal fees in a battle with the city of Grover Beach. “After...
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Plaskett Fire burns nearly 30,000 acres, only 1% containment
By KAREN VELIE The Plaskett Fire burning in southern Monterey County has scorched 29,123 acres with only 1% containment. With cooling temperatures, fire behavior is slowing. The eastern side of the...
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Former Paso Robles principal sentenced to jail for drunk driving
By KAREN VELIE The former principal of Paso Robles High School was sentenced last month to 20 days in the San Luis Obispo County Jail for drunk driving. The court also ordered Megan Fletcher to pay...
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