The defense attorneys for murder suspect Ty Michael Hill argued Thursday that crucial evidence wasn’t handed over by prosecutors before a preliminary hearing. Attorneys say that evidence may show 15-year-old Dystiny Myers was dead at a home in Nipomo before her body was taken to Santa Margarita, where it was found partially burned in September 2010.

The nationwide fight to repeal a widely criticized U.S. Supreme Court decision that equates money with speech has come to San Luis Obispo County, where some local residents are gearing up to educate the public in support of a constitutional amendment.

The Arroyo Grande City Council considered a slew of ideas this week, including becoming a charter city and dipping into sales tax funds normally earmarked for local projects in order to reduce an estimated $900,000 shortfall in next fiscal year’s budget.

A couple that courted over pinot noir is being celebrated for their contribution to the Paso Robles wine industry.