Arroyo Grande News

The Grover Beach City Council this week agreed to join Arroyo Grande in developing a joint powers agency that would provide fire protection services to the two cities.

Originally published July 9, 2009 at 4:32 a.m., updated July 9, 2009 at 5:34 a.m. ARROYO GRANDE, Calif.

David and Carrie Porter lived in China for 5-1/2 years while David worked for Ford Motor Co.

Arroyo Grande police arrest a man accused of attempting to kidnap a teenager. The Arroyo Grande Police Department says it received a call at about 11:00 a.m. Wednesday that a man had tried to entice a 17-year-old girl into his van in the area of Elm Street and the Pike.

Sheriff's deputies responded to the Arroyo Grande home of world-renowned illusionists Charlotte and Jonathan Pendragon earlier today on a report of shots fired.

Clay artist Annie Capelli believes when her students open the kiln at her Arroyo Grande Mesa-based studio, it should be like opening the best gift ever.

American Flag and Gift of Grover Beach recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Band of the Southwest is pictured second. Band of the Southwest is also playing with the SLO County Band at SLO Farmers Market on July 9. Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series rocks your way through Sept.

The countdown to Independence Day started Friday as so-called "safe and sane" fireworks went on sale in Oceano at three booths operated by nonprofit organizations.

It is finally starting to feel a lot like summer. These temperatures brought adults and kids alike to one popular spot in Paso Robles.

Northern San Luis Obispo County, Calif., was shook by a light earthquake early Saturday, seismologists said.

A new set of water, sewer and Lopez contract rates for Arroyo Grande residents will go into effect next week after the City Council gave final approval to the plan Tuesday.

A 26-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday night after being bitten while surfing in Shell Beach by what was identified as 'an unknown marine animal,' according to medics.

A bear is spotted in Arroyo Grande, and it's all caught on tape. Police said people first reported seeing the bear around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night at Asilo Street.

The Arroyo Grande Police Department might have a site for a long-awaited new station if the county Board of Supervisors agrees Tuesday to move forward with a plan that would swap and rezone some city- and county-owned properties.

Job Description: WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUPERSTAR STREET REPS! Conway Family Wines, based in the Arroyo Grande Valley AVA of San Luis Obispo County, is seeking California Sales Representatives to represent a new portfolio of premium wine brands.

Tina Cleaveland likes to sum up her Cambria furniture and home accents store, Home Arts, with one word: unstuffy.

Arroyo Grande City Councilman Jim Guthrie has pulled out of the race for Fourth District County Supervisor in 2010, leaving only one candidate in the contest, although there is a year to go before the election.

Five-year-old Adrian Williams of Arroyo Grande is heading to Disneyland with a train trip to Southern California this week thanks to the Make-a-WishFoundation of the Tri-Counties. The foundation grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions.

The Pismo Beach City Council is voting "no" on the mail ballots the city received for the county's special election that asks property owners if they would be willing to increase their property taxes to fund a vector-control district.