Shairin Panwar
Community Rallies Around SLO County Officer in Coma After Medical Emergency
The San Luis Obispo County community is rallying behind the family of David de Castro, a California Department of Corrections officer who has been in a coma since he was found unresponsive at his home on October 31, 2025. A…
Three California Cities Rank Among America’s Safest, WalletHub Finds
Three California cities, Santa Rosa, Irvine, and Chula Vista, have ranked among the nation’s 25 safest cities, according to WalletHub’s 2025 report analyzing safety, financial stability, and natural disaster risks across more than 180 U.S. communities. The California cities made…
New Music Ban Proposed in Isla Vista to Curb Deltopia Crowds and Safety Risks
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has proposed a 72-hour ban on amplified music during Deltopia weekend in Isla Vista to address long-standing public safety concerns and strain on emergency resources. The proposed ban will extend the current rule that…
Stenner Creek Road Bridge in San Luis Obispo County to Close for Repairs in Mid-November
The San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department announced on November 5 that the Stenner Creek Road Bridge will temporarily close for repairs later this month. According to a statement released on County of San Luis Obispo website, the closure…
Slope Stabilization Work Continues at Regent’s Slide as Caltrans Targets March 2026 Reopening
Caltrans District 5 said on November 5, 2025, that crews have begun installing cable-net drapery and new monitoring prisms at the Regent’s Slide site as work continues to reopen Highway 1 by the end of March 2026. Crew is working…
Paso Robles Expands Medical Services with New Paramedic Squad
The City of Paso Robles will launch a new paramedic squad on November 9, 2025, expanding local emergency medical services to meet growing community needs, officials announced on November 5, 2025. City officials said the paramedic squad will allow faster,…
Two Los Angeles Men Arrested in Connection with SLO County Pharmacy Burglaries
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office on November 4, 2025, arrested two Los Angeles men in connection with pharmacy burglaries in Nipomo and Templeton. The Sheriff’s Office made the arrests with assistance from the California Highway Patrol. The Sheriff's…
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Santa Barbara County Through November 7
The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard office has issued a beach hazards statement on November 4, 2025, for Santa Barbara County’s southeastern and southwestern coasts. The advisory will remain in effect from late night on November 5 through the…