Business
Automation Pioneer Doubles Workforce for Air Force Drone Contract
Trust Automation secures $490 million deal for drone detection and mitigation systems, fueling rapid growth.
Developer Proposes 24 Condos Near Downtown Paso Robles
Montage Development seeks approval for 12 duplexes with 4-bedroom units and 61 parking spaces.
Morro Bay Fisherman Settles Civil Enforcement Action
Charter boat operator agrees to pay fine and operate legally after being caught fishing in restricted waters.
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Crime
San Luis Obispo Police Fatally Shoot Man Holding Replica Gun
Authorities identify victim as 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr.
Former SLO County Probation Officer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Fallyn Sierra Rollins faces up to 270 days in jail for stealing from probation association
Oceano Cub Scouts Leader Charged with Child Pornography
Michael Schmidt, an IT worker at the county health department, was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Economics
San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties See Population Declines
Census data shows drop in residents despite state estimates of slight increases
Central Coast Gas Prices Rise Amid Iran Tensions
Seasonal factors and global oil market instability push up fuel costs in California
San Luis Obispo County Gas Prices Rise Slightly
Drivers can find the lowest costs at select stations across the county.
Lifestyle
Truck Crashes Into Arroyo Grande Pizza Restaurant
Owners plan to reopen after structural damage to storefront
San Luis Obispo Residents Join Mayor for Community Workout
Mayor's fitness initiative promotes health and community connections.
Historic Fremont Theater Temporarily Closed for Signage Repair
Part of the theater's iconic sign broke off during a storm, leading to a street closure and safety concerns.
Weather
Fire damages home in SLO neighborhood
Cause of the blaze is under investigation by local authorities.
Prescribed Burn Scheduled East of Santa Margarita
CAL FIRE to conduct controlled fire to enhance safety and ecosystem health
Fifth-Wheel Trailer Fire in Oceano Contained
Multi-agency response successfully put out the blaze with no reported injuries or damage estimates.
