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Warning of possible flooding at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 22 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Forecasters are warning the public of large breaking waves of 15 to 25 feet today through Tuesday morning, along with dangerous rip currents and possible flooding at the Oceano Dunes. “Flooding of sea water is likely around... (Continue reading)

Party City closing in San Luis Obispo, everything on sale

Written on 22 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another victim of the economy, Party City is closing its more than 800 stores, including its store in San Luis Obispo. After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is joining a growing list of retail stores... (Continue reading)

Shoplifter sting nets two in Santa Maria

Written on 21 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested two people during a shoplifter sting in Santa Maria this week. Following an election in which the public voted to increase penalties for shoplifters, the police department took a proactive approach by... (Continue reading)

Lompoc Little League representative arrested for embezzlement

Written on 21 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police officers arrested a representative of the Lompoc Little League for embezzlement on Friday. A year ago, an official with the Lompoc Little League reported the possible fraud of over $100,000 from their organization from 2020... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man charged with embezzlement

Written on 20 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old Paso Robles man is in jail for allegedly embezzling more than $400,000 from his employer. In May, the owner of Scott O’Brien Fire and Safety contacted the Atascadero Police Department to report a suspected case... (Continue reading)

San Miguel woman guilty of a violent baseball bat assault

Written on 20 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury this week found a San Miguel woman guilty of  assaulting a 32-year-old Paso Robes man with a baseball bat during a jealous rage last year. On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, Janine Cesena, 32,... (Continue reading)

SLO police identify suspect in hit-and-run that killed elderly man

Written on 20 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced on Thursday that officers arrested the driver who allegedly struck two bicyclists in a hit-and-run in July that resulted in the death of 87-year-olf Saul Goldberg of Avila Beach. Shortly... (Continue reading)

Former San Luis Obispo developer transferred to Victorville Prison

Written on 19 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 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 More than a month after a federal judge sentenced Ryan Petetit-Wright to five years in... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over bird flu outbreak

Written on 18 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday to further enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts over the bird flu outbreak. The bird flu has spread across 16 states.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo woman exposed infant to narcotics, arrested

Written on 18 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old San Luis Obispo woman is facing narcotics and child endangerment charges after allegedly exposing her  6-month-old child to both methamphetamine and fentanyl. During an Oct. 25 probation compliance check, officers discovered a substantial quantity of... (Continue reading)