OPINION by RON CUFF Naval aviators say, “You know you are over the target when you start taking fire.” My first Navy assignment was with an all weather attack squadron, the VA-95 “Green Lizards,” ...

By KAREN VELIE Bakersfield police officers are searching for a gunman who fired multiple rounds at a TV newsroom in Bakersfield on both Friday night and Tuesday morning. On Friday night, a dark ...

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman who faced seven felony counts of animal cruelty related to the deaths of 40 cats was granted mental health diversion on Monday, meaning that if she completes her ...

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating a shooting in Santa Maria Sunday evening in which a bullet or bullets struck a vehicle. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on the 1800 ...

By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E could turn off the power for up to 7,700 customers in San Luis Obispo County early Thursday morning. Electric companies use public safety power ...

By KAREN VELIE As Tropical Storm Rachel arrives, San Luis Obispo County is under both high surf and coastal flood advisories on Sunday. The storm also has the potential to bring rain, strong winds ...

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman convicted of election fraud is again asking for an attorney, this time for her sentencing hearing and other post trial issues. Gaea Powell’s ...

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. Stands of century-old blue oaks and sparkling ...

With crude oil prices dropping last week, the average price for gas fell six cents to $6.50 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. Last week, prices dipped from $80 to $90 per barrel of ...

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a pair of cases in which victims lost thousands of dollars to scammers, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting ...