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Firefighters extinguished fire near Trader Joe’s in Templeton

Written on 28 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters extinguished a fire next to Trader Joe’s on Tuesday afternoon, stopping the blaze before it spread to several homes, according to Templeton Fire and Emergency Services. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

Election drama in Paso Robles

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by RON CUFF Let’s be honest, voting is great and all, but it’s kind of like the warm-up act before the main event. If we really want to turn Paso Robles into a shining star of effective governance, we... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo City Council enacts new laws for pet owners

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to enact multiple new laws for pet owners in the city. The new laws will go into effect next month, after a second reading of the ordinance. Both San Luis... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo constructing new dog park at Laguna Lake

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council awarded a $1.5 million construction contract to the R. Burke Corporation last week for the Laguna Lake Dog Park revitalization project. The project includes two play areas, one for smaller breeds... (Continue reading)

Oceano sexual assault victim wins latest battle in suit against school district

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A victim of sexual assault at the hands of a second grade teacher at the former North Oceano Elementary School is suing the district and multiple Does who allegedly had knowledge of the abuse but failed to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer Tom Copeland dead at 80

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Tom Copeland, best known for his developments in San Luis Obispo, has died. He was 80 years old. Copeland passed away on Thursday. A graduate of San Luis Obispo High School, he went away to attend Coalinga... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seeking help finding owner of silver van

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding the owner of a silver van. Officers would like to speak with the owner of the van. Investigators describe the silver Ford van as having distinctive red... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria road rage suspect stands off with police for hours

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Maria road rage suspect rammed an armored vehicle and engaged in a standoff with SWAT officers and other law enforcement personnel for more than five hours on Saturday. Prior to the standoff, a witness reported... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By CalCoastNews staff As is common in the last week of any month, several government agencies including the Atascadero City Council and the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission canceled their previously scheduled meetings during for this week. The Arroyo... (Continue reading)

Defacing flag, campaign sign is an act of cowardice

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

Opinion by Pastor Patrick Sheean We are saddened and dismayed by the defacing of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Trustee Laurene McCoy’s campaign poster on Niblick Road. Personal attacks serve no purpose in furthering healthy discussions on policies related... (Continue reading)