Top Paso Robles news stories of 2015
The Paso Robles Daily News had a record 2.2-million page views last year. Here are the top Paso Robles news stories for 2015 as ranked by page views from readers:
1. Local 18-year-old diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer
Riley Benado, an 18-year-old graduate of Paso Robles High School, has recently been given a diagnosis of stage three ovarian cancer. She and her family have launched a gofundme campaign to raise money for the costs accrued. There is also a fundraiser that will be held on Friday night, at the Paso Robles High School Homecoming game.
2. Police take security precautions for biker gang
Police from multiple agencies throughout the county are standing guard at the Paso Robles Police department, in preparation for a ride through town of the Vagos Motorcycle Club, according to an officer from the San Luis Obispo Police Department. Park and Pine streets are closed with barricades between 10th and 9th streets around the police department.
3. Young woman dies in tragic wrong-way collision
A young woman died in a traffic accident that occurred around 4 a.m. on 101 South near Spring Street, according to reports. The accident involved two cars and caused the entire 101 South to shut down. Traffic was redirected to exit at 24th St. and detoured via S. Vine St. One lane was re-opened around 6:30 a.m.
4. Major motion picture studio operating in Creston
Todd Fisher, the son of Debbie Reynolds and the late Eddie Fisher, has owned a ranch in Creston since 1989, where he operates a full production studio, Hollywood Motion Picture Experience. For many years, the ranch was the home of Reynolds’ $30-million museum collection. In recent years, however, the bulk of which has since been sold off, making room for Fisher to expand the family’s operation.
5. Thomas Nolan Yanaga charged with murder of Marshall Savoy
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a home in the 400 block of Gahan Place off of Highway 46 West near 101 in unincorporated Paso Robles near the Target shopping center. When they arrived, they discovered the body of a man in the driveway of the home.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers sign Paso Robles grad
7. Locals raise funds for family of three-year-old who tragically died
8. Cuesta Fire 90-percent contained, smoke continues to rise
9. Four young suspects arrested for felony burglary
10.: Arrest warrant issued for woman charged with Cuesta data breach
11. Meteorite falls to earth in Creston in October
12. 16-foot great white shark tracked to Central Coast
13. Haggen CEO responds to layoffs
14. Corporate owner of Paso Robles Press threatens ‘war’ on this newspaper
15. Paso Robles man arrested for felony child abuse
16. Details released on fair cattle drive cancellation
17. Report of gunman locks down Pat Butler school
18. Bartender says serving minor a beer was ‘honest mistake’
19. Woman arrested for possession of meth for sale
20. Video: Police seek help in identifying theft suspect
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