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This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The Arroyo Grande City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on June 25 in the council chambers. In 2021, the city was allocated $4,300,241 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the federal government to support... (Continue reading)

One man killed, another wounded in Santa Maria shooting

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects shot two men in Santa Maria Saturday night, killing one of the victims and wounding the other. Shortly after 10 p.m., a 911 caller reported a shooting in the 400 block of N.... (Continue reading)

Teen dies in SLO County facility, cold before anyone noticed

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles teen died at a San Luis Obispo County mental health facility in May, though it would be hours before anyone noticed. After complaining for months about mismanagement at the facility, the teen’s death prompted... (Continue reading)

Dan Dow calls for California legislators to reject crime bills

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow Please stop what you’re doing and help us right now. You can make a difference for our public safety in California today. Today, the California State Assembly and California State... (Continue reading)

Thousands of gallons of sewage spill into Morro Bay Harbor

By KAREN VELIE Roughly 7,600 gallons of sewage spilled into Morro Bay Harbor on Sunday requiring San Luis Obispo County public health officials to warn people to avoid contact with water and wet sand in the surrounding area. A broken... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash in Avila Beach

By KAREN VELIE One man was killed and another injured in a single vehicle crash in Avila Beach early Sunday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., a caller reported a crash on San Luis Bay Drive near the intersection of Sparrow... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police searching for cell phone store robber

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police are seeking the public’s help finding a man who robbed a cell phone store on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 1 p.m., the man entered the Boost Mobile on 1020 Grand Avenue, claimed he had... (Continue reading)

Residents without water for hours after Grover Beach water main break

By KAREN VELIE A break in a water main on Saturday afternoon left hundreds of residents without water until evening. While crews from a development company were working to connect water lines to a mixed use development they are building,... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on golf, happy hours, lodging and more

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Stands of century-old... (Continue reading)

Locals blindsided by closure of Arroyo Grande Hospital’s surgical facilities

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande Community Hospital patients and employees are reeling after administrators temporarily closed down all surgical facilities with little or no warning. For years, Arroyo Grande hospital has grappled with an outdated instrument cleaning machine with plans... (Continue reading)