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July, 2024

To Wade Crowfoot: Let the good dog of science in

Written on 8 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

By WILL HARRIS True objectivity is an ideal, a peak never quite summited. But with relevant information and science, the baggage of bias and ignorance can be shed to achieve a high and rightful perch from which consequential decisions can... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 8 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff As is common during the first two weeks in July, multiple government agencies have canceled their meetings while staff and officials take vacations. The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on... (Continue reading)

Fast moving fire burning behind homes in Paso Robles

Written on 8 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire ignited off Creston Road in rural Paso Robles on Monday night. The blaze is currently moving eastbound towards Ground Squirrel Hollow. Firefighters from mutiple agencies are fighting the blaze from the ground and... (Continue reading)

Heat kills large number of fish at Lake San Antonio

Written on 8 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Monterey County officials are warning the public that extreme heat has killed a large number of fish in Lake San Antonio. After discovering dead fish floating in the lake, the county contacted the California Department of Fish... (Continue reading)

Lake Fire threatens Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

Written on 8 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is in the path of the fast burning Lake Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Santa Barbara County. Jackson owned the ranch located on the 5,000 block of Figueroa Mountain... (Continue reading)

The house that San Luis Obispo Councilwoman Jan Marx built

Written on 7 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE After battling for, against, and then for development of the former Dalidio Ranch, San Luis Obispo City Councilwoman Jan Marx moved into the complex, in a home plan restricted to affordable housing. Even though Coastal Community Builders... (Continue reading)

Gonzo look at week of July 4 in Cayucos

Written on 7 Jul, 2024 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By DELL FRANKLIN 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, “The ballplayer’s Son” is... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue falling, find the lowest costs

Written on 7 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Despite an increase in the average price of gas in the United States, gas prices continue to fall in California. Last week, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped two... (Continue reading)

Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County burns more than 12,000 acres

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A massive vegetation fire near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County has burned more than 12,000 acres and is zero percent contained as of Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday, callers reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, happy hours, more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Paso Soul Food Grill in Paso Robles Get 10% off your entire order. For great... (Continue reading)