Former SLO Mayor Kenneth Schwartz dies at 94
Kenneth Schwartz, best known as the father of Mission Plaza, a mayor of San Luis Obispo, a Cal Poly professor and an associate dean, has died. He was 94 years old. Read More …
Category: News Briefs
Thieves twice target same San Luis Obispo home
A woman who lives in the Railroad Square area of San Luis Obispo has twice been the victim of a home invasions in less than two years. Read More …
Santa Barbara man pleads guilty to three felony charges
The former president of a Santa Barbara County family construction company pleaded guilty on Friday to three felony charges related to ripping of a Hollywood director, according to the district attorney’s office. Read More …
SoCal Edison considering cutting power to parts of Santa Barbara County
Southern California Edison is considering cutting off power to thousands of residents of southern Santa Barbara County amid a period beginning Friday of expected high winds and increased wildfire danger. Read More …
Man on trial for murdering his mother claims he was after pot and an engagement ring
An Indiana man accused of driving to California, murdering his mother in her Grover Beach home, and driving back took the stand in his own defense this week. He testified the purpose of the cross-country road trip was to buy marijuana and an engagement ring for his girlfriend. Read More …
Morro Bay man in critical condition after hit-and-run crash
A 55-year-old Morro Bay man is in critical condition after a motorist crashed into his bicycle on Quintana Road and then fled the scene. Read More …
Arizona murder suspect located in SLO County Jail
A man suspected of participating in a 2017 hotel room murder in Tuscon was located in San Luis Obispo County Jail and is now facing extradition to Arizona. Read More …
Tarzan actor’s wife and son killed in Santa Barbara County
The wife of Tarzan actor Ron Ely was allegedly stabbed to death by their son at the couple’s Santa Barbara County home on Tuesday evening, according to deputies. Read More …
Car fire and crash back up Highway 101 in South County
A car fire followed by a two-vehicle crash caused significant delays on Highway 101 south of Arroyo Grande Wednesday morning. Read More …
Micro-home development planned in Atascadero
A development firm is seeking permission to build a community of micro-houses along El Camino Real in Atascadero. Read More …