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How California congressmen voted on Syrian refugee bill

Written on 20 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 38 comments

Eight House Democrats from California crossed party lines Thursday and voted for a bill that will make it difficult for the Obama Administration to carry out its plan to resettle refugees from Syria and Iraq in the United States. [LA... (Continue reading)

Oceano man slit wife’s throat in front of child

Written on 20 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A 27-year-old Oceano man slit his wife’s throat while she was sleeping in a bed with the couple’s 3-year-old son, according to court testimony. [Tribune] Humberto Jacobo Chavez killed his wife, Patricia Jacobo, 26, at their Oceano home on the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles to adopt a ban on front lawns

Written on 20 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Builders will soon find it more difficult to construct homes with front lawns in Paso Robles. [Tribune] On Tuesday, the Paso Robles City Council voted 4-1 to ban front lawns at new residential developments. Builders can work around the ban,... (Continue reading)

Cayucos man allegedly stabbed a woman in the back

Written on 19 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a man Thursday who allegedly stabbed a woman in the back in Cayucos. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., Matthew Sebastian Agrey, 43, allegedly attacked a 49-year-old woman at a home on the 70 block... (Continue reading)

7 tips for flawless skin

Written on 19 Nov, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

Lets be honest, everyone wants beautiful skin, but how do we make it happen? CalCoastNews staffers consulted with Dr. Bradley Kurgis, a Templeton board certified dermatologist, on how everyone can improve their skin and appearance in time for holiday gatherings.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Jazz Band leader pleads guilty to extortion

Written on 19 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

BY KAREN VELIE The leader of the San Luis Jazz Band plead guilty last month to three counts of extortion against his wife. Mitch Latting, 66, is scheduled to be sentenced by San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jacquelyn... (Continue reading)

Dawn Ortiz-Legg announces run for Katcho’s seat

Written on 19 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Dawn Ortiz-Legg, a contractor with First Solar, announced her candidacy for the California State Assembly on Thursday. Democrat Ortiz-Legg joins Republican Jordan Cunningham in a race for the 35th Assembly District seat currently held by Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian. Achadjian is... (Continue reading)

SLO man allegedly killed roommate with baseball bat

Written on 19 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A San Luis Obsipo man used a knife and a baseball bat to murder his roommate, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. Charles Chad Giese, 40, allegedly killed his roommate Walter Ernest Vallivero, 54, at their... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach council votes for Styrofoam ban

Written on 19 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Pismo Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a ban on Styrofoam food and drink containers. Barring a reversal of the vote, the Styrofoam ban will take effect on Jan. 14. More than 80 cities in California have... (Continue reading)

Do whining college students respect free speech?

Written on 18 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

BY PETER SCHEER There’s nothing like the massacre of 129 Parisian civilians at the hands of jihadi sociopaths, utterly convinced that their barbarism manifests the will of God, to provide some perspective on the recent whinings of students at a... (Continue reading)