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San Luis Obispo developer ordered to enter violence treatment program

Written on 17 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 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 After San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Petetit-Wright is released from his five-year prison term... (Continue reading)

Why are SLO County gas prices higher than in Santa Barbara County?

Written on 17 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE While average gas prices have fallen nationwide during the past 30 days, Santa Barbara County prices have fallen well below San Luis Obispo County prices. During the past month, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)

Roof collapses during house fire in Atascadero

Written on 16 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The roof of a home in Atascadero collapsed amid an early morning fire on Saturday. Shortly after 3 a.m., a caller reported a fire in the living room and attic of a home on the 4000 block... (Continue reading)

Elon Musk’s X files suit against California election deepfake law

Written on 16 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE Elon Musk’s X filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court against a new California law regarding AI-generated, deceptive election content, claiming that the law is an unconstitutional insult to free speech. The suit argues the law, “Defending... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay moves forward with attempt to block battery storage facility

Written on 15 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council on Tuesday voted 4-0 to direct staff to construct an urgency ordinance on a potential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project, with Councilwoman Jen Ford recusing herself. The council plans to vote... (Continue reading)

LAFCO signs off on huge Nipomo housing project, Paulding opposed

Written on 15 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission voted 6-1 on Thursday to approve the annexation of a large housing project into the Nipomo Community Services District with San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding dissenting.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fails to show lost jobs

Written on 15 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE In the past two months, there are 600 fewer people employed in San Luis Obispo County. At the same time, unemployment numbers have dropped because of a declining workforce, the state Employment Development Department announced Friday. Prior... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man seriously injured in single vehicle crash

Written on 14 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 61-year-old Paso Robles man suffered major injuries in a single vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 4 p.m., Danny Mathews was headed eastbound on Creston Road near Creston Ridge... (Continue reading)

Lompoc police arrest stabbing suspect, $2 million bail

Written on 14 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police arrested a man on Wednesday afternoon who is suspected of a brutal stabbing last week. On Nov. 8, a caller reported a stabbing on V Street. Officers arrived to find a man with multiple stab... (Continue reading)

Traffic stop derails kidnapping in Montecito

Written on 14 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A deputy conducting a traffic stop in Montecito derailed a kidnapping in progress on Tuesday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m., a deputy on patrol in the area of Highway 101 near Olive Mill Road pulled over an... (Continue reading)