San Luis Obispo County Archives

Paso Robles woman arrested for allegedly igniting Salinas riverbed fire

April 19, 2021 6:11 pm Jessica Brest

A woman was arrested in Paso Robles this weekend after allegedly setting fire to the Salinas riverbed…

Defendants in Kristin Smart case plead not guilty

April 19, 2021 2:38 pm NewsChannel 3-12

The man suspected of killing Kristin Smart appeared in court Monday and pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree…

San Luis Obispo County COVID-19 cases now 20,972; 257 deaths

April 5, 2021 1:21 pm NewsChannel 3-12

Latest total of COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo…

Vigil held for Kristin Smart in Paso Robles

April 19, 2021 11:57 am Tracy Lehr

The Smart family did not…

Caltrans prepares to reopen washed-out section of Highway 1 Friday

April 19, 2021 11:00 am KION 5/46

While construction continues over the next few months, Caltrans says drivers can expect some delays as they do intermittent traffic…

LAPD investigating Paul Flores on sexual assault allegations in L.A. area

April 17, 2021 2:21 pm Karen Cruz-Orduña

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – In the same week Paul Flores was charged with first degree murder in connection to the 1996 disappearance of…

Podcast helped California cops crack 1996 student killing

April 16, 2021 6:59 am The Associated Press

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson says Chris Lambert’s efforts helped bring forward witnesses that led this week to the arrest of Paul…

Cal Poly plans modified in-person graduation ceremonies for June

April 16, 2021 12:12 am NewsChannel 3-12

Cal Poly announced that, in addition to their official virtual commencement ceremony, the university will be hosting in-person graduation events in…

Firestone Walker buys Cali-Squeeze from SLO Brewing Co.

April 15, 2021 11:22 pm NewsChannel 3-12

Firestone Walker, the 25-year old craft brewing veteran, and SLO Brewing Co. announced Thursday that they have signed an agreement for Firestone…

Investigation into 30-year-old child molestation case results in Goleta man’s arrest

April 15, 2021 4:06 pm Jessica Brest

The Arroyo Grande Police Department announced they have arrested a man from the Goleta/Santa Barbara area who allegedly sexually abused a child in…

Cal Poly to offer vaccinations on campus

April 15, 2021 2:49 pm Julia Nguyen

Cal Poly will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus starting next…

Kristin Smart case brings new attention to sexual assaults during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 15, 2021 11:59 am Karen Cruz-Orduña

The arrest of Paul Flores in connection to the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart is bringing new attention to sexual assaults during Sexual Assault…

Paul, Ruben Flores make first court appearances, arraignments continued to next Monday

April 15, 2021 9:52 am Travis Schlepp

Paul and Ruben Flores made their first court appearances…

Man charged in 2019 Oceano murder pleads not guilty

April 15, 2021 11:40 am Travis Schlepp

Krause is being held in custody on $1 million…

Pismo Beach farmers market makes comeback this week

April 14, 2021 10:28 pm Brayton Metzger

PISMO BEACH, Calif. – The Pismo Beach Farmers Market made its return Wednesday at the Pismo Beach Promenade. The farmers market, organized by the…

San Luis Obispo prepares for annual Grilled Cheese Festival

April 14, 2021 6:52 pm Amy Maetzold

SLO Grilled Cheese Festival is looking for restaurants to participate in their annual fundraiser…

Cal Poly vice president of student affairs releases letter to campus following developments in Kristin Smart case

April 14, 2021 6:34 pm NewsChannel 3-12

Cal Poly vice president of student affairs Keith Humphrey released a letter to students following this week’s major developments in the Kristin Smart…