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Man wanted in Atascadero armed robbery

Police are searching for a man after an armed robbery of a 7-11 store in Atascadero early Sunday morning. Authorities said a masked man sporting what appeared to be tan-Nike sneakers and latex gloves pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the... (Continue reading)

Maldonado’s top advisors out

Former lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado’s top advisors are no longer part of his team as he explores a bid for governor. [LosAngelesTimes] Over the past few weeks, his senior strategist John Weaver, media strategist Fred Davis, campaign manager Jeff Corless... (Continue reading)

California to grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants

A bill to grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants residing in California passed the legislature Thursday, and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. [NBC LA] Driver’s license cards issued in accordance with AB 60, which... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay manager and attorney still employed after fiery meeting

Morro Bay Mayor Jamie Irons led a special city council meeting Thursday to discuss the possibility of firing City Manager Andrea Lueker and City Attorney Robert Schultz. But, the capacity crowd in attendance showed more interest in recalling the mayor... (Continue reading)

Crowd of suspects face murder charges

So many suspects are facing charges in the murder of Santa Maria’s Anthony Iberra that they had to be crowded into a larger venue at Juvenile Court during proceedings Thursday. (Santa Maria Times) Iberra, 28, was killed March 18, reportedly... (Continue reading)

Meth involved in fatal car accident

The Los Osos man who died after he drove his car off a 200-foot cliff near the Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge in Pismo Beach last July was on meth, police said. Prior to the accident, several people called 911... (Continue reading)

California governor supports $10 minimum wage

California Governor Jerry Brown announced Wednesday that he supports a bill in the legislature to raise the state’s minimum wage to $10 an hour. [Huffington Post] “The minimum wage has not kept pace with rising costs,” Brown said in a... (Continue reading)

Bomb task force removes device from downtown SLO

The San Luis Obispo County Bomb Task Force removed a suspicious device from outside a downtown San Luis Obispo business Wednesday morning. Gardeners working at Obispo Wealth Management on the corner of Chorro and Pacific streets found an object that... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay Council looking to terminate city manager and attorney

The Morro Bay City Council has scheduled a special meeting for 1 p.m. Thursday to discuss terminating the city’s manager and attorney. Morro Bay Mayor Jamie Irons and council members Christine Johnson and Noah Smukler called the special meeting to... (Continue reading)

Macaroni and Cheese Festival, event photos

American General Media Radio produced the grand foodie event of the year on the Central Coast, the Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Festival at Le Vigne Winery in Paso Robles on Aug. 24. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If... (Continue reading)