2011

Cal Poly under fire for using foundation funds for executive pay

Leaders at the state’s public four-year universities need to proceed carefully when it comes to using private dollars to supplement compensation packages for executives as is the practice at Cal Poly, lawmakers told California State University and University of California... (Continue reading)

APCD moves closer to dust rule for Oceano Dunes

The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District voted to start monitoring and regulating particulate matter in the air downwind from the Oceano Dunes, on Wednesday. The APCD contends evidence from a scientific study it produced show that off-road... (Continue reading)

School funds cut lawsuit

Arguments by some state school leaders that $2 billion in current budget cuts to public schools are unconstitutional will be decided in court. [SanJoseMercuryNews] Lawyers for school districts and education groups filed a lawsuit this week in which they ask... (Continue reading)

Woman brutalized on video at SLO County Mental Health

If Valerie Lane had been a stray dog she would gotten better protection from San Luis Obispo County. As it is, she is still suffering from a brutal attack that occurred more than two years ago at a San Luis... (Continue reading)

Inspection at ASH follows staff complaint

Cal/OSHA inspectors are checking out Atascadero State Hospital this week in response to a claim of unsafe working conditions at the hospital by a staff member. [KCOY] The investigation comes on the heels of several patient assaults on ASH staff... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles waste water upgrade tabbed at $50 million

Updating Paso Robles’ antiquated waste water system will cost city residents an estimated $50 million, officials have decided, but on the advice of counsel, public presentation of the proposal will wait. The city council decided this week to postpone a... (Continue reading)

Driver dies after Buckley Road crash

A local man died Wednesday, nine days after an accident on Buckley Road and Thread Lane that also took the life of his passenger on September 19, the California Highway Patrol said. Hussam Najani, 47, was test driving a 2003... (Continue reading)

Atascadero child ingests cocaine; parents jailed

A mother, father and uncle are now in a San Luis Obispo County Jail after an 18 month old child under their supervision ingested cocaine on Wednesday, Atascadero police said. Parents Daniel Sanchez, 26; Priscilla Tabarez, 20; and the child’s... (Continue reading)

Fall Frenzy at the Pozo Saloon,event photos

On Sunday’s Fall Frenzy at the Pozo Saloon, the good times started with music by Big Sean, Pennywise, and Guttermouth. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high resolution print of any... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district slams San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury

The South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District board fired back a response saying that the Grand Jury’s allegations of mismanagement at the district “were largely inaccurate,” which was posted on the Grand Jury website on Wednesday. The South County... (Continue reading)