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CSU president pay needs help

Trustees of the California State Universities have decided to stifle a new policy granting school presidents a 10 percent raise in the face of mounting public pressure. But they will seek to have the difference made up by contributions from... (Continue reading)

Special Olympics events set

A county-wide fundraising effort for Special Olympics San Luis Obispo County begins today with local law enforcement officers acting as “celebrity waiters” at a series of dinner and raffle events. Proceeds will go to local Special Olympics athletes for their... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach to layoff six employees

The Grover Beach City Council voted Monday to eliminate six jobs to help close an $800,000 budget deficit. As of July 1, the city will eliminate four full-time and two part-time administrative and clerical positions. In addition, because of a... (Continue reading)

Parolee leads Pismo Beach police on high speed chase

Pismo Beach police arrested a Fresno parolee after he led them on a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 101 on Monday morning. The pursuit began when police responding to a report of a stolen vehicle spotted  Shane Calhoun, 23, driving... (Continue reading)

Democrats striving for legislative supermajority

Not since the 70s have Democrats held a supermajority in a chamber of the state legislature. But that could change as the result of the upcoming primary and November election. [SanFranciscoChronicle] The Democratic Party needs only two seats in both... (Continue reading)

Nipomo water pipeline vote closes Wednesday

Voting on whether or not Nipomo should pay about $29.8 million for a supplemental water pipeline from Santa maria is scheduled to end Wednesday morning. [SantaMariaTimes] About half of the ballots, 4,006, have been received by the assessment district. However,... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay Kite Festival, event photos

Morro Bay’s annual Kite Festival provided fun for the entire family with a parade, arts and crafts and kites of many shapes and sizes. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)

Find out the truth; ask questions of your elected officials

OPINION By GARY NEMETH Some council leadership in this election is counting on your apathy to keep them on the Paso Robles Council.  When you don’t vote, the minority who does vote — wins. The silent majority needs to stand... (Continue reading)

Trustees could make Cal Poly for the rich and out of staters

Cal Poly could become a campus for the children of wealthier families under the terms of an agenda item for the California State University Trustees meeting on Tuesday. Trustees are to discuss cost-cutting measures that include turning one or two of... (Continue reading)

Weyrich holdings sold

A luxury vineyard inn built by Paso Robles millionaire David Weyrich, and what was once the Martin & Weyrich Winery, have been sold to a Chinese investment group. Weyrich lost Villa Toscana, which had become the centerpiece of his local... (Continue reading)