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Teen injured during shooting in Pismo Beach

By KAREN VELIE A 14-year-old boy injured his finger during a shooting in Pismo Beach early Sunday morning, police said. Shortly after midnight, a 9-1-1 caller reported a shooting victim near the pedestrian tunnel connecting the 800 block of Bello... (Continue reading)

Man arrested following alleged road rage altercation in Paso Robles

Road rage arrest Paso Robles

By ROBERT HANSEN Paso Robles police officers arrested a man for assault with a deadly weapon after an alleged road rage incident on Monday. In the early afternoon, a 911 caller reported two men scuffling on the corner of Highway... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officers arrest man for assault with a firearm

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested an assault suspect on Monday, who is also facing multiple weapons related charges, police said. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported an assault with a firearm on the 400... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help catching bumbling thief

By KAREN VELIE A thief’s plan to burglarize retail bicycle store in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning fell short after the stolen vehicle he was using broke down, police said. On Friday, the thief allegedly stole a truck from... (Continue reading)

Two storms, more rain headed to San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE Two storms will bring primarily mild to moderate rainfall to San Luis Obispo County beginning on Tuesday evening and lasting through the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest rainfall is forecast... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s top stories in 2025: Threats, obstruction, arson

By CalCoastNews staff To say 2025 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top stories of 2025 include the arrest of a man planning to kill the district attorney and bomb a school,... (Continue reading)

CHP ringing in New Year with increased patrols

By KAREN VELIE During a statewide New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers will be on the watch for people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and for speeding. From 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 through... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Mud slide closes portion of Highway 41 in SLO County

By KAREN VELIE A mudslide led the California Highway Patrol to close Highway 41 near the Cholame Y in San Luis Obispo County in both directions on Sunday evening. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., law enforcement issued an alert and closed... (Continue reading)

Boulders fall on Highway 101 south of Santa Margarita, lanes closed

By KAREN VELIE Five large boulders fell on Highway 101 south of Santa Margarita on Sunday evening closing two northbound lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol. The mud slide is impacting the two slow lanes. Shortly before 9:30 p.m.,... (Continue reading)