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Pismo Beach candidate’s misinformation campaign continues
OPINION by MEL STAHLMAN My opinion in the letter to the editor of the CalCoastNews on Sept. 1, stands correct. I feel a candidate’s honesty and credibility is paramount when running for Pismo Beach City Council and do not feel... (Continue reading)
Inmate found dead at Northern Santa Barbara County Jail
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 68-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive in the Northern Branch Jail on Tuesday. Shortly after noon, while conducting a routine check, a custody deputy found... (Continue reading)
Atascadero man charged with contacting a minor for sex
By KAREN VELIE Atascadero police officers arrested a 30-year-old Atascadero man on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to contact a minor for sex. Detectives served an arrest warrant in the 9300 block of Rivera Lane in Atascadero. Officers arrested Nicholas Jordan... (Continue reading)
Election fraud suspect’s witness issues, case winding down
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman facing eight felony election fraud charges failed to properly serve multiple witnesses, resulting in the judge denying her the ability to question several people, including SLO County Democratic Party Chair Tom... (Continue reading)
Driver falls asleep, slams into traffic control truck in San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the back of a traffic control truck in San Luis Obispo on Monday. Shortly before 5 p.m., the driver of a silver pickup truck rear ended... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach candidate says neighbor threatened her husband
OPINION by CLARE MALONE PRICHARD My husband and I did initiate a spite-fence complaint concerning the Stahlmans’ property, with the goal of requiring a reduction in the height of their hedge along our shared property line—not to obtain monetary compensation.... (Continue reading)
Grover Beach bank robbery suspect arrested in Paso Robles
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 67-year-old man allegedly robbed a Grover Beach bank on Monday, then fled and was caught in Paso Robles. Shortly after noon, a caller reported the Wells Fargo Bank on Grand Avenue in Grover Beach had just... (Continue reading)
Lawsuits, assault claim mar Pismo Beach mayor race
By KAREN VELIE After more than a decade, Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage is calling it quits. Three candidates are currently vying for the top spot on the city council, one of whom is involved with a lawsuit against the... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles teen killed in rural Templeton crash
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 15-year-old boy from Paso Robles died, and two other teens suffered injuries, following a single-car crash in rural Templeton on Sunday night, according to the CHP. Just before 10 p.m., a caller reported a solo vehicle... (Continue reading)
Neighbor questions Pismo Beach City Council candidate’s integrity
OPINION by MEL STAHLMAN As our community prepares to vote on members of the Pismo Beach City Council, I feel a deep obligation to share my personal experiences with candidate Clare Malone Prichard. Candidates must possess fairness, ethics, integrity, and... (Continue reading)