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MindBody revenues up, losses continue

MindBody, a world leader in software for the health and wellness industry, reported that revenue increased 48 percent to $26.1 million in the third quarter of 2015 when compared to 2014. The San Luis Obispo based company also reported a... (Continue reading)

CSU faculty vote in favor of strike

The Cal State University faculty union has overwhelmingly endorsed calling a strike if CSU administrators do not meet their salary demands. Late last month, the California Faculty Association (CFA) completed a 10-day strike authorization vote that took place on the... (Continue reading)

Martin Tangeman elected presiding judge

The judges of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court voted unanimously Friday to elect Martin Tangeman as presiding judge and Barry LaBarbera as assistant presiding judge. Tangeman and LaBarbera will began their two-year terms on Jan. 1. The California... (Continue reading)

Our attempted escape from the Locked Inn

Last month, a special group of CalCoastNews agents assembled together to escape the Locked Inn – a hotel themed escape game experience in Grover Beach. Our five agents worked as a team uncovering clues that would hopefully lead us to... (Continue reading)

Los Osos needs an unbiased investigation

OPINION By PEGGY PAVEK I’m very concerned about the way in which Los Osos Community Services District Board President Mike Wright, Vice President Marshall Ochylski and attorney Mike Seitz went about “selecting” an “investigator” for the matter concerning General Manager... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles council approves water rate hike

The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to endorse a rate hike that will nearly double the average water bill over the next five years. [Paso Robles Daily News] Following the 5-0 vote, the average monthly water bill will... (Continue reading)

SF sheriff voted out after killing of Cal Poly grad

Four months following the murder of Cal Poly grad Kathryn Steinle, San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi lost his bid for reelection in a landslide. [SF Gate] With all precincts reporting and most votes counted, former chief deputy sheriff Vicki Hennessy... (Continue reading)

Nipomo marijuana dispensary shot down

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday against a proposed medical marijuana dispensary in Nipomo. Supervisors Lynn Compton, Debbie Arnold and Frank Mecham voted against the facility primarily because of crime and traffic... (Continue reading)

San Miguel man allegedly fondled girls at park

A 58-year-old San Miguel man allegedly stuck his hands down the pants of an 8-year-old girl at a North County park. He molested a 5-year-old girl there, as well, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. The incident... (Continue reading)

Halloween bash in Los Osos, event photos

Last weekend, a soriee in Los Osos was overrun with mystic creatures, zombies and scantily-dressed party goers.   See the photo gallery here... (Continue reading)