March, 2022

Los Osos man injured in wrong-way crash on Highway 101

By KAREN VELIE An allegedly intoxicated man driving a semi-truck the wrong way on Highway 101 near Los Alamos left a Los Osos man hospitalized with major injuries on Tuesday, according to the CHP. Shortly before 8 p.m., callers began... (Continue reading)

Geoff Auslen is running for SLO County supervisor, learn more

OPINION by GEOFF AUSLEN I am a long-time conservative North County small businessman and community leader. I currently own Glenn’s Repair & Rental in Atascadero, along with several other ventures and volunteer projects. I am running for Supervisor because the... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes restraining order exposes county staff’s overreach

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order last month stopping the state from installing additional dust control measures at the Oceano Dunes and exposing county staff’s support of relinquishing permitting authority... (Continue reading)

Fire displaces Grover Beach residents

By Josh Friedman A fire scorched the inside of a Grover Beach home early Wednesday morning, resulting in several residents being evacuated. At about 3:27 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning inside a home on Longbranch Avenue by 16th... (Continue reading)

Templeton Middle School locked down again

By KAREN VELIE For the second day in a row, on Tuesday Templeton Middle School administrators placed staff and students on lockdown after a threatening note was found on campus during the morning hours. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys two cars at tow yard in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A fire at a tow yard in San Luis Obispo destroyed two vehicles late Tuesday morning. Shortly after 11 a.m., construction workers in the area reported the fire at Martin’s Towing on Woodbridge Street. Firefighters arrived at... (Continue reading)

Man shot in gas station in Santa Maria

By KAREN VELIE One man was wounded during an early morning shooting inside a gas station in Santa Maria on Tuesday morning. Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported a shooting at the Shell gas station at 1502 N. Broadway.... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews reporting from Ukraine

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A dozen days into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a CalCoastNews reporter has arrived on Ukrainian territory to provide coverage of the ongoing war. The refugee crisis created by the war is quickly apparent when entering Ukraine from... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly to raise student fees in an attempt to increase racial diversity

By Ben Di Guglielmo After months of deliberation and open forums, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong announced on Monday that the San Luis Obispo based university would be adopting a measure to raise fees for future students. Beginning next year, tuition... (Continue reading)

At-risk Heritage Ranch man reported missing

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a man last seen in the Heritage Ranch area of rural Paso Robles on March 4. Investigators describe Clayton Endes as a 32-year-old... (Continue reading)