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White Powder Prompts Hazmat Response in San Luis Obispo

Authorities investigate unknown substance at local blood bank

Hazmat Crews Respond to Incident at San Luis Obispo Blood Bank

Emergency crews dispatched to Vitalant Blood Donation Center on Monday morning

Emergency crews respond to hazmat call at SLO blood donation center

Authorities investigate incident at Vitalant blood donation site in San Luis Obispo

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

San Luis Obispo Doubles Fines for Saint Fratty's Day Revelry

City expands safety enhancement zone to curb rowdy parties and alcohol offenses near Cal Poly campus.

San Luis Obispo Police Fatally Shoot Man Holding Replica Gun

Authorities identify victim as 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr.

Police pursuit ends near Grover Beach Elementary

School briefly locked down as officers apprehended wanted felon

1 Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in SLO Neighborhood

Police responded to a critical incident on Poinsettia Street and Bluebell Way.

San Luis Obispo Officer Shoots, Kills Suspect

Replica firearm found after fatal confrontation

Man Fatally Shot by San Luis Obispo Police After Reports of Gun

Weapon Later Found to Be Replica, Prompting State Investigation

Atascadero Elementary School Locked Down After Report of Armed Man

No suspect or weapon found after extensive search, but police remain on campus as precaution

Atascadero School on Lockdown as Police Search for Suspicious Person

Officers are conducting a manhunt in the area around The Children's House Montessori School.

Three Teens Arrested in Santa Maria for Firearms Possession

Police seized loaded guns from the vehicle during a traffic stop