Resident suffers burns during Atascadero house fire
By KAREN VELIE Emergency responders transported an Atascadero resident who suffered burn injuries during a house fire early Saturday morning to a local hospital. Shortly before 2 a.m., a caller reported smoke coming from the front and side of a single-family residence at 4890 Rosario Avenue in Atascadero. Police officers,...
Chris Bausch listens, does his homework, stands his ground
OPINION by JENNIFER ROUSH KLOTH As a Paso Robles District 2 resident, business owner, and someone who has worked alongside Councilman Chris Bausch on nonprofit boards and committees, I support his reelection to the Paso Robles City Council. My support comes from personal experience. Chris Bausch is approachable. He cares...
Alarming Paso Robles school district credit card alleged abuses
By KAREN VELIE While Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $205 million bond, district officials are battling allegations they misappropriated funds through credit card abuses. For more than two years, community members voiced concerns over the alleged credit card spending habits of district administrators....
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE For the third week in a row, gas prices are falling even though crude oil prices remain at about $100 a barrel. The average price for gas fell seven cents last week to $6.13 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. At $6.00, the...
Rescue crews pull swimmer off rocks by Avila Beach
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Rescue personnel removed a fatigued swimmer from rocks, on which he was stranded, by Avila Beach on Saturday afternoon. After the swimmer did not return as expected, a friend called 911. Crews then responded near Front and San Rafael streets in Avila Beach, according to Cal Fire....
Why you should vote for Ben Allen for insurance commissioner
OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN I’m standing with California business advocates in support of Ben Allen for insurance commissioner. Jane Kim’s plan for a single-payer government run insurance program is an existential threat to the coverage that Californians depend on. See for yourself at YesBenAllen. I disagree with Senator Allen on...
Fight leads to arrest over firearm in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect on firearm-related charges early Saturday morning. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the area of Bunny Avenue and McClelland Street over a reported fight with a female heard crying. When officers arrived at the scene, they found three individuals...
