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High surf warning for San Luis Obispo County beaches

Written on 1 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A high-surf warning is in effect for San Luis Obispo County beaches from 3 a.m. on Tuesday through 3 a.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Expect large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices fall slightly, find lowest costs

Written on 30 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Despite increased demand over the Thanksging holiday, gas prices dropped  throughout the nation. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell one cent last week to $4.75 a gallon, according to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County officers arrest 12 for drunk driving during holiday

Written on 29 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County law enforcement arrested 12 people for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the Thanksgiving holiday. From Wednesday through Friday, officers and deputies arrested 12 drivers. The California Highway Patrol arrested... (Continue reading)

FBI warns of scam calls and texts from phony financial institutions

Written on 29 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The FBI is warning the public of scam calls, texts, and emails that impersonate financial institutions in attempts to pilfer accounts, according to the Nov. 25 FBI warning. Since Jan. 1, over 5,000 residents reported more than... (Continue reading)

Dan Blackburn’s book acquired by Simon and Schuster

Written on 27 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A best-selling book by CalCoastNews’ co-founder, Daniel Blackburn, has been acquired for digital distribution by Simon and Schuster, one of the “Big Five” publishers, third largest in the world. Blackburn was the sole reporter to interview Dorothea... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police to conduct DUI patrols on Saturday

Written on 26 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Saturday, the department announced Wednesday. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 8 p.m. to 2... (Continue reading)

Woman flees Santa Maria officers, killed in crash

Written on 26 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman fleeing officers was killed in a crash on Monday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly after 10 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a white Jeep driving erratically near the intersection of Blosser Road and Cook Street.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man threatened to bomb synagogues, facing federal charges

Written on 25 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man was arraigned today on a three-count federal grand jury indictment charging him with threatening last summer to bomb every synagogue within a 20-mile radius. Prosecutors charged Elijah Alexander King, 36, with one... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying alleged thief

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Monday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing an e-bike from Food 4 Less on Friday. At approximately noon on Friday, the suspect allegedly took... (Continue reading)

Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Allan Hancock College

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A bomb threat led to the evacuation of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 2:21 p.m., an anonymous caller made the threat. Campus administration responded by evacuating the campus and canceling classes... (Continue reading)