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Santa Maria courthouse bombing defendant pleads not guilty

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 20-year-old man who allegedly set a bomb off injuring five people at the Santa Maria Courthouse has pleaded not guilty in federal court to three charges. Federal prosecutors charged Nathaniel James McGuire with one count of... (Continue reading)

CHP warns of Highway 41 delays between Atascadero and Morro Bay

Written on 27 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to expect delays on Highway 41 between Atascadero and Morro Bay Sunday morning as a result of PG&E crews doing electrical work. Drivers should expect intermittent traffic stops as PG&E... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest attempted murder suspect

Written on 26 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested an attempted murder suspect on Thursday following a more than one-month investigation. On Sept. 18, a caller reported a shooting in an alley behind a business in the 1900 block of South... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer seeking 51-month sentence in prison

Written on 25 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE Former San Luis Obispo developer Ryan Petetit-Wright asked the court to expedite his sentencing hearing... (Continue reading)

Templeton Italian restaurant closing after 15 years

Written on 25 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE After 15 years in business, Griff’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Templeton is shutting down this week. During the pandemic, many restaurants grappled with financial issues because of closures. Following the closures, many families hit hard by inflation... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seek help identifying fraud suspects

Written on 24 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two possible fraud suspects. Both women recently went into the Vons grocery store on El Camino Real, where the alleged fraud occurred. The women have been... (Continue reading)

Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers lose power in San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach

Written on 23 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers lost power in San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach on Wednesday evening. Shortly after 10 p.m., 2,910 PG&E customers from San Luis Obispo to Avila Beach lost power. PG&E estimates the power will... (Continue reading)

Federal grand jury indicts Santa Maria Courthouse bomber

Written on 23 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal grand jury today returned a three-count indictment against a 20-year-old man who allegedly set off a bomb injuring five people at the Santa Maria Courthouse. The indictment  charges Nathaniel James McGuire with one count of... (Continue reading)

Repossessed auto leads to Grover Beach man’s arrest

Written on 23 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A repossessed auto led to the arrest of a 36 year old Grover Beach man on multiple firearm related charges on Tuesday. Shortly after Eric Covault’s auto was repossessed, law enforcement learned the vehicle contained a ghost... (Continue reading)

Two cars crash in San Luis Obispo, minor injuries

Written on 23 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two cars crashed in the intersection of S. Higuera Street and Los Osos Valley Road in San Luis Obispo Tuesday night, resulting in minor injuries. Shortly after 9 p.m., one driver tried to turn left onto Los... (Continue reading)