2022

SLO County schools to remain open despite COVID-19 surge

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Despite an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases locally, San Luis Obispo County schools will remain open for in-person education this winter. [KSBY] SLO County Superintendent of Schools James Bresica said preventative measures, such as an... (Continue reading)

Happy holidays and seasonal happenings in Cayucos

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently... (Continue reading)

Cannabis kingpin versus public integrity, SLO County judge to decide

By KAREN VELIE Natural Healing Center SLO filed a lawsuit against the city of San Luis Obispo in December alleging improper termination of its retail pot shop permit and asking the court to order the city to allow them to... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews’ top stories of 2021

By CALCOASTNEWS STAFF A partisan battle over redistricting, Kristin Smart’s alleged killer arrested, marijuana mogul admits he paid bribes to a county supervisor and a controversial plan to stop off-roading at the Oceano Dunes — these were some of San... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash near Morro Bay

By KAREN VELIE A man was killed on New Years Eve after he crashed on Highway 1 south of Morro Bay, according to the CHP. Shortly after 7 p.m., the man was driving a Chevrolet pickup southbound on Highway 1... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County welcomes the first babies of 2022

By KAREN VELIE Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo welcomed its first baby of 2022, a baby girl to Kelsey and Jesse Bilsten. She arrived at 3:44 a.m. on New Year’s Day weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces... (Continue reading)

Highway 1 reopens after mudslide near San Simeon

By KAREN VELIE Highway 1 from from San Simeon Road to just south of Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County reopened Saturday night after being closed by a rock slide, according to Caltrans. One lane remains closed causing delays... (Continue reading)