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Threat leads to shelter in place at Grover Beach Elementary School

Written on 10 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs | One comment

By KAREN VELIE After receiving a threatening voicemail message on Wednesday, Grover Beach Elementary School officials instructed children attending a summer youth program to shelter in place. Shortly after 3 p.m., school employees called the police department to report the... (Continue reading)

Lake Fire grows to approximately 30,000 acres

Written on 10 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Lake Fire, burning in northern Santa Barbara County, has grown to approximately 30,000 acres. As of Wednesday morning, the blaze has burned 29,987 acres and is 16% contained, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.... (Continue reading)

Hearst Castle agreement with San Simeon throws wrench into dissolution

Written on 9 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE For nearly a year, Hearst Castle, one of California State Parks most profitable properties, has not paid its disadvantaged neighbor for processing its sewage. Issues and complexities with San Simeon Community Services District and State Park’s agreements... (Continue reading)

Payments stolen from Cambria CSD drop box during holiday closure

Written on 9 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cambria Community Services District is warning residents that a thief or thieves stole funds from the CSD’s payment dropbox sometime around the July 4 holiday period.  On Sunday, officials discovered the payment drop box located at... (Continue reading)

Central Coast grocery stores changing owners if merger approved

Written on 9 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE While grocery store chains Kroger and Albertsons work to convince federal regulators to approve their mega-merger, on Tuesday the parties released a list of stores they plan to sell if the merger is approved including three on... (Continue reading)

Fundraiser for child burned by fireworks in Paso Robles

Written on 9 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Family members are asking for financial help after a firework seriously burned 11-month-old Emma on July 4 in Paso Robles. Emma was sitting in her car seat when a firework launched under the sun cover causing the... (Continue reading)

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)