SLO County man dies from coronavirus
A man in his 80s who tested positive for the coronavirus died in a San Luis Obispo hospital on Saturday, the county’s first death related to the pandemic. Read More …
Category: Special Reports
Adam Hill wants to go back to work, confirms suicide attempt
San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill confirmed he attempted suicide earlier this month, in a statement released today. Hill attributes his attempt on his life to the stresses of running for office. Read More …
Adam Hill again a no-show at board meeting
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chair Adam Hill again failed to appear at a board meeting, making neither a physical nor virtual appearance on Tuesday. Read More …
Former police chief refuses to close his Templeton gun store
A former Atascadero police chief, who currently owns Rooster’s Firearms Cocked & Loaded in Templeton, has refused to abide by San Luis Obispo County’s shelter at home order. The county specifically lists firearm stores as businesses required to “close their physical locations.” Read More …
While SLO County residents shelter at home, Adam Hill noticeably absent
Coronavirus cases are spreading. San Luis Obispo County residents are sheltering at home. And Board of Supervisor Chair Adam Hill is noticeably absent. Hill went silent shortly after the FBI raided his office last week. Read More …
Understanding SLO County’s shelter at home order
San Luis Obispo County officials have issued their most stringent restrictions yet to stop coronavirus cases from escalating and overwhelming the healthcare system. Read More …
Did SLO County notify people exposed to coronavirus at the courthouse?
San Luis Obispo’s courthouse is operating under special rules following the discovery that the county’s third confirmed case of coronavirus was in the building last week. But questions remain about whether others in the building – attorneys, visitors, witnesses and inmates – were notified. Read More …
SLO County courtroom closed because of coronavirus
A San Luis Obispo County courtroom is temporarily closed after an attorney who serves as a public defender in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties tested positive for the coronavirus. Public health officials have also ordered multiple district attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff department and court employees to self quarantine. Read More …
Second SLO County resident tests positive coronavirus
A second San Luis Obispo County resident has tested positive for the coronavirus, an individual from South County. Another South County resident, suspected to have the virus, is currently hospitalized while medical personnel await test results. Read More …
North SLO County resident tests positive for coronavirus
San Luis Obispo County confirmed its first case of coronavirus on Saturday, a likely case of community spread, according to the health department. Read More …