Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
🏘️ Community
Lumina Alliance will open its first transitional housing site for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence on June 25 in Paso Robles with a ribbon-cutting ceremony co-hosted by the Paso Robles and Templeton Chamber of Commerce—property donated by Noreen and Tom Martin laid the foundation for the facility—and partner charities will be recognized during the event.
🚧 Accidents
A driver struck a pedestrian crossing Santa Rosa Street near Taco de Mexico shortly after 11 p.m. on June 10 — medics treated the victim’s moderate injuries and police said DUI was not involved.
🚨 Crime
San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher is accused of obstructing justice in a federal corruption investigation after he helped hide a bribe paid to a public official (his partner Ryan Petetit-Wright pleaded guilty and is serving a federal sentence), and law enforcement has not arrested him.
San Luis Obispo police arrested two store clerks for selling alcohol to a minor and one person for buying alcohol for a minor during minor decoy and shoulder tap operations on May 22, May 29 and June 5—operations aided by agents from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
🏛️ Government
The California DMV launched online renewal for commercial driver’s licenses on Tuesday, so eligible drivers can renew up to 120 days before their license expires and avoid a local visit (the secure, paperless system accepts various payment options and uploads required documents).
The California Highway Patrol will offer free child passenger safety seat checks this Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Target parking lot at 11990 Los Osos Valley Road in San Luis Obispo.
Certified technicians will inspect car seats and explain safe installation methods—helping caregivers keep children secure.
🏥 Health
Mercy Air 34 in Paso Robles integrated the ZOLL AutoPulse NXT automated CPR device into its air transport operations and secured first responder status so crews can begin patient care without delay.
The device delivers continuous chest compressions during flights (ensuring crew safety) and supports advanced cardiac treatments.
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