Crime
Inmate Dies at San Luis Obispo County Jail
48-year-old Trenidad Castilleja passed away on Saturday evening after staff found him in medical distress.
Crowds, Arrests, and Medical Issues Reported at Cal Poly St. Fratty's Day Concert
Over 11,000 attended the Morning on the Green concert, but the large police presence helped curb neighborhood issues
San Luis Obispo Announces Road Closures, Increased Fines for Saint Fratty's Day
City takes measures to curb rowdy parties and alcohol offenses near Cal Poly campus
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Economics
Gas Prices in SLO County Climb Higher
Drivers in San Luis Obispo County face rising fuel costs as conflicts in the Middle East impact crude oil prices.
San Luis Obispo County Gas Prices Soar
Conflicts in the Middle East drive up costs, but some stations offer relief
San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties See Population Declines
Census data shows drop in residents despite state estimates of slight increases
Lifestyle
Cal Poly Mandates Freedom of Expression Training for Students
Training aims to educate students on First Amendment rights and campus policies
Cuesta College Hosts Midterm Study Jam Across Campuses
Free food, tutoring, and community connection help students prepare for midterms.
Cal Poly Defends Flock Safety Cameras Amid Student Backlash
University officials address concerns over data sharing and privacy at student government meeting.
Business
Trump Invokes DPA to Restart Controversial California Oil Pipeline
Sable Offshore resumes oil flow through Santa Barbara pipeline despite protests from state officials
San Luis Obispo Developers Sued Over $100K Affordable Housing Fee
Three friends built 8 new homes, but were hit with a hefty fee under the city's inclusionary housing policy.
Automation Pioneer Doubles Workforce for Air Force Drone Contract
Trust Automation secures $490 million deal for drone detection and mitigation systems, fueling rapid growth.
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.
