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Pedestrian killed by train in SLO

Written on 16 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

A 22-year-old man was struck and killed by a train Tuesday night near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. It has not yet been disclosed if the victim was a student. At about 5 p.m., the man was walking on... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed in Grover Beach identified

Written on 16 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Grover Beach Police Department has identified a pedestrian killed Monday evening near the High Tide Market as 48-year-old Christopher Dale Hall. Shortly after 9 p.m., Hall was attempting to cross the road with his walker near the intersection of... (Continue reading)

Allegations of intimidation and retaliation mar Congressional race

Written on 16 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE With the June primary less then four months away, entrenched Democratic party leaders are backing Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal for the 24th District congressional seat while supporters of his chief Democratic rival, Santa Barbara Mayor... (Continue reading)

About 250 SLO County youth are homeless

Written on 16 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

There are 248 teens living on the streets of San Luis Obispo County, according to the county office of education. [KSBY] Officials say the amount of homeless youth in the county is not abnormal. There are about 1.5 million homeless... (Continue reading)

Atascadero to reverse its marijuana cultivation ban

Written on 16 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

The Atascadero City Council is planning on repealing the medical marijuana cultivation ban it adopted just last month. Atascadero is set to become the first city in San Luis Obispo County to reverse course on hurried marijuana regulations. Faced with... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed in Grover Beach

Written on 16 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A driver struck and killed a male pedestrian Monday evening near the High Tide Market in Grover Beach, according to the city’s police department. At about 9 p.m., the victim, who was using a walker, attempting to cross the road... (Continue reading)

Who benefits from a water district?

Written on 15 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

More than two years ago, CalCoastNews published the first of a three-part series, “Eyes on Your Water,” examining the people, the politics, and the provable prevarications behind the proposed Paso Robles Basin water district. The series, written by Senior Correspondent... (Continue reading)

Keep local control, vote no on Paso Robles water district

Written on 15 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by DON WILSON A recent article in The San Luis Obispo Tribune, regarding the issues behind the upcoming three-ballot vote on the proposed Paso Robles basin water district, was well done but did not make clear that there exists... (Continue reading)

Mountain lions eating more California pets

Written on 15 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Mountain lions are increasingly eating cats and dogs in the Golden State, according to a California Department of Fish and Wildlife report. [SF Chronicle] Last year, California residents legally killed 107 mountain lions under depredation permits. Scientists then analyzed the... (Continue reading)

Medical marijuana and death with dignity

Written on 15 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 29 comments

OPINION by PATTY WELSH Death with dignity means my loved one can stay comfortable in their own home as the end comes closer. They get to sleep in their own bed be surrounded by friends and family any time night... (Continue reading)