Organizers are expecting 4,000 people to attend the fourth Women’s March in Downtown San Luis Obispo Saturday, Jan. 18. The event begins in Mitchell Park at 10 a.m. with a rally. The march starts at 11 a.m. “We are heading into an historic election that will decide the direction of our country. The time is […]
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Police identify woman found dead on sidewalk
San Luis Obispo Police have identified the woman found dead on a sidewalk Jan. 4 as 29-year-old Nicole Cordone. After an autopsy was conducted by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Coroner, Cordone showed no signs of trauma and at this time foul play is not suspected, according to a news release. The official cause […]
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City threatened with lawsuit over council elections
The City of San Luis Obispo is being threatened with a lawsuit to protect minority groups in city council elections. On Nov. 13, 2019, the city received a letter demanding they switch to electing council members by district, citing the California Voting Rights Act, according to council documents. City council members are currently elected at-large. […]
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UPD racial profiling allegations sent to deputy attorney general for investigation
Allegations of racial profiling during a University Police traffic stop are headed for investigation at the state capital. The assertion that a faculty member of color was placed in handcuffs, searched for weapons and released without reason has been turned over to the California Deputy Attorney General, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier. The case […]
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Resident pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on sidewalk
Foul play is not suspected after a San Luis Obispo woman was found unresponsive on a sidewalk early Saturday morning, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD). At 6:10 a.m., San Luis Obispo City Fire and SLOPD responded to check the welfare of the 29-year-old resident on the 4400 block of Poinsettia. Emergency personnel rendered […]
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Unauthorized cannabis delivery service busted after allegedly selling fraudulent products
San Luis Obispo Police arrested a resident on suspicion of operating a cannabis delivery service without proper permits. Josephus Stallworth was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 17 after detectives served a search warrant at his home on the 2900 block of Rockview, according to a news release. Police seized more than 10,000 cannabis products and several thousand […]
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4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes San Luis Obispo County
The earthquake occurred at 10:29 a.m. near the unincorporated community of Cholame — approximately 35 miles from the Cal Poly campus.Â
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Smart & Final robber sentenced to five years in state prison
A Smart & Final employee saw Wheeler flee and chased him outside to try to recover the steaks. Once outside, Wheeler threatened the employee with a knife.
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At-risk patient located after escaping from San Luis Obispo mental health facility
Update Sunday, Dec. 8: State Park Rangers at the Pismo State Beach North Beach Campground safely located escaped mental health patient Benjamin Aaron Karp. He was found Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., according to a news release. Original post: An at-risk man escaped from the San Luis Obispo County Psychiatric Health Facility Saturday morning. The […]
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Council passes last-minute protections for renters after evictions surge in SLO
San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation Legal Director Stephanie Barclay said she has never received as many calls from residents being served eviction notices as she does now. Why? At the start of 2020, landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants in California without just cause. They will also be prohibited from dramatically […]
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Police arrest prowler allegedly targeting women getting ready for bed
A man was arrested Tuesday night after being linked to multiple prowling incidents on the 800 block of Boysen Avenue, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD). Juan Francisco Rodriguez Espino, a 35-year-old resident, was arrested while SLOPD was conducting a surveillance operation after receiving evidence linking him to four prowling incidents, according to a […]