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Driver killed in drunk driving crash near Santa Margarita

By KAREN VELIE An intoxicated driver was killed in a single vehicle crash near Santa Margarita early Thursday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 58 near Red Hill Road... (Continue reading)

Elderly woman fails to stop, motorcyclist killed in Lompoc

By KAREN VELIE A motorcyclist was killed in Lompoc in a collision with an 83-year-old driver on Tuesday afternoon, according to the CHP. Shortly after 4 p.m., Kathrine Hanberg driving her Toyota Tundra on Bailey Avenue when she failed to... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council votes to ban battery storage facilities

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to extend an urgency ordinance banning battery storage facilities in the city. Vistra, a Texas-based energy company, has plans to construct and operate a 600 megawatt battery storage... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County supervisors raise own pay 48%

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1-1 on Tuesday to raise their own salaries by 48.8%. The board also raised department head salaries from 19% to 25% over five years. Even though all five supervisors... (Continue reading)

Suspect breaks into San Luis Obispo apartment, assaults woman

By KAREN VELIE A 41-year-old man broke into a former girlfriend’s apartment and assaulted her in San Luis Obispo early Monday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., Brian Dill allegedly broke into his former girlfriend’s apartment and strangled her, before fleeing... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff Will Morro Bay City Council extend an ordinance banning battery storage facilities in the city? Will San Luis Obispo County move forward with a plan to spend construct a trail from Morro Bay to Cayucos? These are... (Continue reading)

Gag order placed on SLO County embezzlement case

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge on Monday morning placed a gag order on an embezzlement case against a former probation officer who allegedly stole more than $100,000 from the SLO County Probation Peace Officers’ Association. Fallyn... (Continue reading)

Could San Luis Obispo lose ownership of Canet Adobe?

By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo plans to build a tiny home village for low-income people at the site of the historical Canet Adobe. The lofty goal raises a host of questions that could result in legal... (Continue reading)

Disciplined San Luis Obispo police officer sues the city

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo police officer who was docked pay and demoted following allegations of excessive force, retaliation and poor decision making is suing the city for violating his right to due process, according to a Jan.... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on lodging, dining, more

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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Surf, turf, and stay A steak and... (Continue reading)