Nipomo News

Citizens for a Vehicle Free Nipomo Dunes plan to mount a door-to-door campaign across the Nipomo Mesa in January.

A San Luis Obispo Sheriffa s deputy has filed a civil claim seeking an unspecified amount of money against a Roman Catholic priest whom he said emotionally traumatized him during an undercover sting.

Racy Christian billboards, ultra-violent front-yard dioramas, mandatory Christmas carols - it's that time of year again Christmas controversies are the new American holiday tradition.

A Santa Maria motorcyclist was hit by a car and suffered only a broken leg. Santa Maria Police say Ernesto Fernandez, 27, was riding his Harley Davidson southA in the 1400A block ofA Bradley in Nipomo around 7:00 p.m. Friday.

During a press conference Wednesday morning, the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Department and the FBI announced the arrest of a man they believe to be the "Red Sharpie Bandit." The 44-year-old Santa Barbara man is suspected of robbing several banks in San Luis Obispo County.

One firefighter suffers heat related injuries after responding to a residential fire in the Nipomo Mesa area.

In the summertime, brides primp in the parlor and grooms pace the halls of the Dana-Powers house in Nipomo.

Christmas is just five days away and believe it or not some people have yet to start their holiday shopping! For some shoppers, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.

There's a controversy in a Nipomo, California neighborhood over a Christmas exhibit.

Christmas display in Nipomo, California. HT: MH Posted by Vanderleun at December 18, 2009 12:18 PM "It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood." -- Karl Popper N.B.: Comments are moderated and may not appear immediately.

In regard to the 6-year-old boy in Georgia who was murdered by the predator on parole who lived across the street [story March 16]: It is appalling to me that his mother or whoever was supposed to be taking care of him allowed him to be alone for even two minutes with a known molester living only 600 feet from his home.

A California neighborhood reportedly is up in arms after a resident decorated his lawn with a depiction of Jesus shooting Santa Claus.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Deputies are still searching for Christopher Thole, a suspect in a stabbing yesterday in Nipomo.

A Nipomo man who works for Caltrans has been honored by the governor for his heroic actions in preventing a serious accident and possible fatalities south of Santa Maria last June.

Two banks were robbed Monday afternoon, one in San Luis Obispo and one in Nipomo, both of which the FBI believes are tied to the 'red Sharpie bandit' who has now hit an estimated 10 banks across California including ones in this county in the past.

Some local Christmas tree retailers are worried this holiday season about fewer sales and lower earnings.

As temperatures continue to drop, concerns rise among local farmers about the damage the frigid weather could cause to crops.

Miner's Ace Hardware is hoping to add its seventh location to its list of San Luis Obispo County stores.

The annual Christmas Parade of Lights in Santa Maria is right around the corner and those involved want you to be aware of road closures.

A Nipomo family has lost both their home and a few family members after fire tears through their house.