Gunman threatens to kill another man in Paso Robles, arrested
By KAREN VELIE A 31-year-old Paso Robles man who allegedly threatened to shoot and kill another man in Paso Robles on Thursday evening is in jail with his bail set at $55,000. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller reported a gunman had pointed a handgun at another man’s head while...
Meth dealer walks away from Lompoc prison camp
By KAREN VELIE An inmate serving time for selling methamphetamine and assaulting an officer walked away from the minimum security Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc on Friday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Shortly before 10 a.m., prison guards discovered 35-year-old Joephrey Raul Murrieta was missing. Prison officials then...
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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Rise and shine Mornings just got better! The rise and shine package is like a mini personal retreat...
San Luis Obispo County gas prices skyrocket, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo jumped more than 50 cents last week because of conflicts in the Middle East. Skyrocketing gas prices puts the national average at the same price as it was in early April of 2025. The average price...
Santa Maria gang members rob resident, arrested
By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested three gang members on Saturday after they allegedly stole a gun from a man allowing them to use his music studio. Late Saturday morning, the three suspects went to an apartment on the 900 block of West Morrison to use a music...
Morro Bay police arrest SLO County men for alleged fentanyl sales
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Morro Bay police officers caught a pair of alleged drug dealers on Friday with fentanyl and methamphetamine in their vehicle. At noon, Morro Bay officers conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Dodge Dakota for a moving violation in the 700 block of Quintana Road. Upon contacting...
Cal Poly instructor pleads not guilty to trying to have sex with a minor
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Cal Poly instructor has pleaded not guilty to contacting and arranging a meeting with a minor for sexual purposes. Last month, during an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children, SLO County Sheriff’s detectives conducted a sting operation in which they arrested 38-year-old Kevin Coulombe. Detectives...
