2019

Shark attacks Cal Poly student surfing at Montana de Oro

A great white shark attacked a 19-year-old Cal Poly student who was surfing at Sandspit Beach at Montana de Oro State Park on Tuesday morning. [Tribune] At about 10 a.m., shark bit Nick Wapner’s right ankle and then clamped down... (Continue reading)

Sprouts Farmers Market to open in San Luis Obispo

Sprouts Farmers Market announced Tuesday it will open a store in the SLO Promenade shopping center. The location will be one of nine new The health foods supermarket chain stores that are scheduled to open across the United States in the... (Continue reading)

Newsom calls for health care for illegal immigrants and a mandate

Shortly after being sworn in as California governor on Monday, Gavin Newsom announced sweeping healthcare proposals that include expanding Medi-Cal to cover young illegal immigrant adults and reinstating a health insurance mandate. [Cal Coast Times] Newsom campaigned on a platform... (Continue reading)

Gavin Newsom sworn in as California’s 40th governor

Gavin Newsom was sworn in as California governor on Monday, becoming the 40th governor in the history of the Golden State. [Cal Coast Times] Newsom, a Democrat who was elected by a wide margin in November, had served as lieutenant... (Continue reading)

Los Osos candidate challenges election loss in court

By KAREN VELIE The man who lost the Los Osos Community Services District race by less than 1 percent of the votes is challenging the election in a lawsuit. [Cal Coast Times] The complaint filed Dec. 28, says that Stephen Best... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes twice in Santa Barbara and flees

Santa Barbara police arrested an alleged intoxicated man suspected of two hit-and-runs collisions on Saturday evening. [KCOY] At about 6 p.m., a van was involved in a collision near Gutierrez and Laguna streets and then the driver fled the scene.... (Continue reading)

Wine Speak Paso Robles pairs master sommeliers and wine lovers

While this weeks “Wine Speak Paso Robles” is a trade-oriented event, local wine enthusiasts are invited to join the fun, rub shoulders with wine celebrities and experience amazing wines at several public tastings. [Cal Coast Times] “Some of the brightest... (Continue reading)

Central Coast rain showers bring Highway 1 closures

A storm brought heavy rain over the weekend to some parts of the Central Coast, including areas in San Luis Obispo County, and resulted in the closure of two stretches of Highway 1. [Cal Coast Times] Over the last 24... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district board votes against Wallace lawsuit

Shortly after a new member joined the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District board, its members voted not to seek a civil lawsuit against former administrator John Wallace. [Cal Coast Times] Noting issues with statutes of limitations, the sanitation... (Continue reading)

Officers shot 23 times at Orcutt triple homicide suspect

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department disclosed Friday that officers fired 23 rifle rounds at a man suspected of killing his mother, a sister and a family friend in Orcutt in late December. [Cal Coast Times] On Dec. 28, David Gerald... (Continue reading)