Richard Gearhart, KSBY

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San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

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Paul Flores set to be sentenced for murder of Kristin Smart

Kristin Smart’s killer will be back before a judge Friday. Paul Flores is set to be sentenced in a Salinas courtroom for the 1996 death of Kristin Smart. → Read More

Paul Flores makes remote court appearance ahead of March sentencing for Kristin Smart murder

Kristin Smart’s killer made a remote appearance in a Monterey County courtroom Thursday afternoon as he awaits sentencing. → Read More

Deadline Tuesday for Covered California enrollment

The deadline to enroll in health insurance through Covered California for 2023 is Tuesday, January 31. → Read More

Santa Maria man sues police department over 2018 arrest

A Santa Maria man has filed a lawsuit in federal court after a standoff with police and arrest in 2018. → Read More

FBI serves search warrant at San Luis Obispo accountancy firm's building

Federal agents raided a building that is home to a San Luis Obispo accountancy firm on Thursday, November 17, 2022. → Read More

'We don’t have a body, but we do have blood.' Closing arguments underway in Kristin Smart murder trial

Closing arguments are underway in the Kristin Smart murder trial following more than two months of testimony in the case. → Read More

Arrest warrant details potential plea deal for Paul Flores

New details released as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial reveal one of Paul Flores’ attorneys may have been working on a plea deal. → Read More

Forensic expert questioned about soil sample evidence from Ruben Flores' property

A forensic expert was on the stand once again for the defense during the Kristin Smart murder trial Thursday. → Read More

Defense calls first witness in Kristin Smart murder trial

After the prosecution rested Tuesday in the Kristin Smart murder trial, it’s now the defense’s turn to call witnesses to the stand. → Read More

Witness breaks down on stand during Kristin Smart murder trial

It was an emotional day of testimony in court Monday morning for the Kristin Smart murder trail, which is underway in Salinas. → Read More

Kristin Smart case: Private contractor details findings of 2021 dig at Ruben Flores' home

Paul and Ruben Flores were back in a Salinas courtroom Thursday for the ongoing Kristin Smart murder trial. → Read More

Forensic specialist testifies presence of blood possibly found in trailer at Ruben Flores' home

Testimony resumed Wednesday in the Kristin Smart murder trial following the holiday weekend and an extra day off. → Read More

Developer of Ruben Flores' home, former roommate, neighbor testify in Kristin Smart murder trial

The Kristin Smart murder trial resumed Monday after a delay over an unnamed "evidence issue" on Friday. → Read More

Dog handler answers questions from jury in Kristin Smart murder trial

Much of the Kristin Smart murder trial on Tuesday was once again dedicated to a dog handler who searched for Kristin Smart in 1996 with special-trained dogs. → Read More

Defense identifies inconsistencies in testimony during Kristin Smart murder trial

Testimony resumed Monday in the trial for Paul and Ruben Flores. The father and son are charged in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. → Read More

Defense fires back at prosecution's claims during start of Kristin Smart murder trial

Jurors on Monday heard evidence for the first time in the murder case against Paul Flores, which is taking place in Monterey County. → Read More

SLO Grilled Cheese Festival supporting local non-profit, businesses

The Second annual "COVID" version of the SLO Grilled Cheese Festival is underway. → Read More

SLO County files lawsuit against Sunny Acres alleging ongoing violations

The County of San Luis Obispo has filed a public nuisance lawsuit against Sunny Acres and its owner, Dan DeVaul. → Read More

'Every conversation is terrifying.' SLO woman from Ukraine shares fears over family's safety

Imagine watching the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolding on TV for the past few weeks knowing your family members are there and not knowing how long, or even if, they'll be safe. → Read More

H20 and the Central Coast: The critical connections between water, jobs and housing

The Central Coast of California is a story of ebbs and flows, wet years and drought. → Read More