2024

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet on Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. in the board chambers. Even though the state awarded San Luis Obispo County $18 million to complete the Bob Jones Bike... (Continue reading)

Caltrans halts Highway 1 repair work in Monterey County

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Caltrans announced that it temporarily halted excavation work on Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide in Monterrey County because of ongoing landslide activity around the repair site. A 6.8-mile stretch of Highway 1 has been closed since Feb.... (Continue reading)

More than 1,800 PG&E customers without power in Morro Bay

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,800 PG&E customers lost power in Morro Bay on Sunday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., 1,866 PG&E customers west of Highway 101 on the south portion of the city lost power. PG&E estimates the power... (Continue reading)

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

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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Cypress Fire burns 88 acres west of Templeton, structures threatened

By KAREN VELIE The Cypress Fire, burning east of Templeton, has burned 88 acres and is 5% contained. Cal Fire reports the fire is threatening three structures in the area. First reported on Saturday afternoon, the blaze is burning in... (Continue reading)

Tanker truck collides with car near Orcutt, four injured

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A tanker truck collided with a car just east of Orcutt on Saturday, injuring four people, one of whom was airlifted from the scene of the crash. Shortly before 4 p.m., the semi-truck, which was transporting 150... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 50 acres between Templeton and Cambria

By KAREN VELIE A fire burning between Paso Robles and Cambria on Saturday afternoon has scorched 65 acres. Shortly after 1 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning near Cypress Mountain Drive. Firefighters are fighting the blaze from the ground... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes in rural Nipomo shortly after ticketed for speeding

By KAREN VELIE A driver crashed in rural Nipomo shortly after receiving a speeding ticket for driving 85 mph down the Cuesta Grade on Saturday morning, according to the CHP. Shorty after 7 a.m., the driver was headed southbound on... (Continue reading)

Big-rig overturns just south of Paso Robles, causing Highway 101 closure

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A big-rig truck crashed on an overpass just south of Paso Robles early Friday morning, resulting in an hours-long partial closure of Highway 101 near the Spring Street offramp. The big-rig crashed and overturned at about 3... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rate continues growing in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE Unemployment numbers in San Luis Obispo County continued climbing in July, with the number of unemployed workers jumping 7.4% from 5,400 in June 2024 to 5,800 in July 2024, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While... (Continue reading)