Editors note: the story was edited to restructure the paragraphs and a few language modifications were made. After a weeks long preliminary trial, it was decided this morning that Paul and Ruben Flores will be tried for the murder and…
What was discovered earlier this year: Flores preliminary hearing update
The preliminary hearing of Paul and Ruben Flores has been digging into its expert witnesses. They are focusing on the ones who participated in the excavation at the Flores house at 710 White Court, Arroyo Grande on March 15 and…
SLO County Summer: Women in Film and Television
The newest chapter of Women in Film and Television (WIFT) has opened in San Luis Obispo. The chapter joined a network of WIFT organizations across the United States and California including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Francisco Bay Area.…
Where the Kristin Smart hearing stands heading into this week
The preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores continues today at 9 a.m. Last week ended with the people’s motion to submit evidence of sexual misconduct, testimony from alleged sexual assault survivors and pornography and home videos found on Paul’s…
Day 10: Kristin Smart hearing updates
It was a late start to the day for the Paul and Ruben Flores preliminary hearing in the Kristin Smart case. The court invited the media and public in at 11:07 a.m. only to be adjourned less than 10 minutes…
SLO County Summer: Blues Baseball
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit right after collegiate baseball started, its players found themselves without any practice, games, or a team. But as restrictions and guidelines ease, America’s pastime is back. The San Luis Obispo Blues started in 1946 as…
Day Eight: Kristin Smart hearing updates
The Kristin Smart case preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores continued last Thursday August 12 with testimonies from two parties. Timothy Davis took the stand first and recalled the evening of the Crandall Way party. Then, Jennifer Hudson testified…
Day Seven: Kristin Smart hearing updates
A preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores in the 1996 disappearance and death of Kristin Smart continues today yet uncertainty ensues after the defense motioned to disqualify the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office from handling the case. The…
SLO County Summer: Welcome to the fair
Celebrating its 75th year, the California Mid-State Fair was back in action after being canceled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In order to keep up with safety guidelines, this year’s fair had fewer vendors, rides and big name performances. Food stands,…
SLO County Summer: Olive and Lavender Festival
In this episode of SLO County Summer, reporter Ava Kershner gives you an inside look at the Palos Robles Olive and Lavender Festival. Usually, the two events happen separately, but coming back from previous COVID cancellations, the two events banded…
SLO County Summer: Morro Bay’s Art in the Park
After a year of closures and cancelations, Morro Bay’s Park is once again filled with colorful creations, handmade crafts and art-loving visitors. Art in the Park is celebrating its 65th year in operation with 108 booths and 125 independent artists.…