Students reported fewer rapes, fondles and burglaries in 2018 than in 2017 according to the 2019 Annual Security Crime Report released Sept. 19. The Annual Security Report includes statistics on crime compiled by Strategic Business Services between 2014 and 2016.…
San Luis Obispo County is 150 beds short to treat people with a mental health crisis
In San Luis Obispo County, there are more than 280,000 residents. Yet, there are only 16 hospital beds for those who have a serious crisis, according to San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Supervisor Brian Atwell. One in five people will…
SLO saw “unprecedented” increase in rape, violent crimes in 2018, according to police
The City of San Luis Obispo saw an “unprecedented” increase in crime in 2018, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD) Chief Deanna Cantrell. The city reported a 14 percent increase in violent crime, with spikes in rape, robbery and…
After recent bike theft spike, UPD is seeking help to identify a suspect
University Police Department sees rise in bike thefts since May 1.
SLO’s party registration program is here to stay
A City Council vote on Tuesday, Oct. 16 ensured a permanent place for the city’s party registration program.
Arrests increase as citations remain constant during WOW 2018
There were 14 arrests during the week, 10 on-campus and 4 off-campus, an increase from 8 arrests during WOW 2017.
Cal Poly sees rise in arrests, sexual assaults, report shows
These numbers may be affected by the willingness of victims to come forward, as well as the university’s method of collecting information.
Women’s March will host #WhyIDidntReport solidarity event
The Women’s March San Luis Obispo will host a #WhyIDidntReport event on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Sexual assault reported in Sierra Madre
The alleged rape is said to have taken place the night of May 26 or 27.
San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit shut down million dollar meth and heroin distribution network
A narcotics bust involving 14 individuals was announced by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning.
SLOPD denies online claims of a ‘candy man’ robber
Although students reported multiple encounters with the “candyman,” SLOPD denied any connection to criminal activity.