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Go-Go’s singer to headline SLO Pride in the Plaza

By COLIN JONES Belinda Carlisle, lead singer for eighties, all-girl pop group the Go-Go’s, headlines ‘Pride in the Plaza’ on July 12 with a concert at Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. The all-day festival, also featuring popular local musicians... (Continue reading)

Velie on KVEC tonight at 5 p.m.

With only 20 days left until former North County Developer Kelly Gearhart is sentenced for fraud, KVEC’s Dave Congalton and CalCoastNew’s Karen Velie will replay and discuss segments from a 2008 interview on the Dave Congalton show Tuesday at 5... (Continue reading)

4 reasons not to miss the Pismo Beach Chardonnay Symposium

In the end of May, for four days only, dozens of winemakers from around the globe will treat the Central Coast to an exclusive tasting of the world’s favorite wine, the Chardonnay. The event, held in spectacular Pismo Beach and... (Continue reading)

Stills, Cray complete Mid-State Fair lineup

By COLIN JONES Stephen Stills and Robert Cray will co-headline the final open date at the California Mid-State Fair, CalCoastNews has learned. The concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena on Thursday, July 30 at 7:30pm. Ticket prices... (Continue reading)

Annual Amgen tour returns to Pismo Beach and Avila Beach

The annual Amgen Tour of California bike races have kicked off in Northern California and will arrive in San Luis Obispo County on May 13. The day before, on May 12, celebrate the return of the Amgen tour with the... (Continue reading)

6 over the top dessert recipes

Some recipes are just meant to be shared. The following recipes were provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria.   Strawberry Sour Cream Cake   1 C butter, softened 2 C sugar 3 Eggs 4 Tbsp.... (Continue reading)

5 reasons not to miss the best wine, surfing and film event ever

For the past five years, the Central Coast has been home to California’s preeminent wine and surfing event. With a Hollywood style movie premiere, a vintage car show, a surfing contest and a free concert on the beach, Wine, Waves... (Continue reading)

What is the difference between a lady and a flower girl?

“The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated,” said Henry Higgins as he made a wager that with a little work he could pass lowly Cockney flower girl Eliza... (Continue reading)

Steely Dan reels them in at Vina Robles

By COLIN JONES It’s another routine Tuesday night in mid-April, do you know where your intrepid, independent central coast music critic is? I’ll tell you where: alone and freezing my ass off at an outdoor show by 1970s stylists Steely... (Continue reading)

4 absolutely breathtaking Central Coast wedding venues

What better way to celebrate your love for one another then to say your vows amid the majestic hills and breathtaking scenery of California’s Central Coast. From Pismo Beach to Cambria, there are picturesque wineries, sunny beaches, fabulous jaunts and... (Continue reading)