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San Luis Obispo’s Rich Ferguson loses his head

One of the nation’s top magicians and pranksters makes many of his videos in San Luis Obispo. As crazy as some of Rich Ferguson’s videos may appear, behind the scenes, he is a professional. Hit the YouTube subscribe button and... (Continue reading)

Blackburn’s best-selling book released in Kindle version

Daniel Blackburn’s best-selling book, “Human Harvest: The Sacramento Murder Story,” has been republished in ebook (Kindle) version by Garrett County Press of New Orleans. Blackburn is co-founder and senior correspondent for CalCoastNews. “Human Harvest” tells the story of Dorothea Montalvo... (Continue reading)

New Year’s brings freezing temperatures

Central Coast residents must brave cold, frost, ice and even snow for outdoor celebrations of the New Year. Northern Santa Barbara County’s Cuyama Valley received several inches of snow Tuesday, and officials had to briefly shut down a stretch of... (Continue reading)

4 ways out of the doghouse

If one of these five great Christmas gifts doesn’t get you out of the doghouse, you might as well put on a flea collar and get use to Alpo. 1. Give the gift of relaxation – an afternoon at a... (Continue reading)

What to do this weekend in SLO County

All weekend Cambria Christmas Market Lights A cannot miss family event, the Christmas Street Market in Cambria includes a fantastic light display, caroling and much more. Get more information here.   Thursday Tap It Brewery San Luis Obispo concert Songwriter... (Continue reading)

4 tips for a perfect Central Coast Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the Nation’s first harvest feast with friends and family. And with the following tips, even the head chef in your home can get a break. 1. Instead of spending hours baking, wow your family and... (Continue reading)

The new Dave Congalton

CalCoastNews co-founder and senior correspondent Daniel Blackburn will be filling in for Dave Congalton from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday on KVEC 920 AM, Hometown Radio. On-air personality Congalton is off the air for several weeks while he recovers... (Continue reading)

New red panda cubs at the Charles Paddock Zoo

The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo  announced Thursday the arrival of two new red panda cubs at the zoo. The cubs were born at the zoo on June 26, but have been kept under wraps until zoo... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum takes its auction online

The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum’s annual benefit is always the local party of the year, and this year promises to be a step back in time with guests asked to don 40s attire for the museum’s USO-themed fundraiser. And... (Continue reading)

AmpSurf hosts big events this weekend

By COLIN JONES Operation Restoration, AmpSurf’s signature event, kicks off on Friday, Sept. 5 and takes place over three days this weekend with several happenings on the Central Coast. Disabled veterans along with other adults and children with disabilities will... (Continue reading)