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Termination of Oceano’s general manager on Tuesday’s agenda

While Oceano’s general manager sat with his head hung low wiping sweat from his brow, the district’s board members voted to have a special meeting on May 31 to discuss the discipline, dismissal or release of their community’s general manager. During... (Continue reading)

Wine, teeth and truffles

By JOHN SALISBURY Truffles anyone? How about wine and what it does to your teeth and throat?  Here is the lowdown on both starting with teeth. Both white and red wines fight germs that can cause sore throats and dental... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach child molester convicted

A Grover Beach man was convicted of sexually molesting a pre-teen girl by a jury in Santa Maria on Thursday. [SantaMariaTimes] Santa Maria police arrested Ryan Olsen, 33, in February 2010 and charged him with sexually abusing two pre-teen girls... (Continue reading)

Is climate change causing allergies?

Apocalyptic images of global climate change include drought, rising sea levels, suffocating coral reefs and emaciated, drowning polar bears. But a new study points to some of the more immediate and mundane side effects of global warming: runny noses, itchy... (Continue reading)

Sheryl Crow concert at Avila Beach Resort, event photos

Nestled next to the Pacific Ocean at the Avila Beach Resort, the OPTIONS Music Festival featured Sheryl Crow and benefited the OPTIONS Family of Services. Find local events at CalCoastNews’  Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles internet predator accused of raping teens

A Paso Robles registered sex offender is facing charges he allegedly sexually victimized three San Luis Obispo County girls between the ages of 13 and 17 he contacted through social media sites. Paso Robles Police are planning to charge Shaun... (Continue reading)

No charges for Cal Poly rape suspects

Police will not be pursuing criminal charges against two suspects who are accused of raping women at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in two separate incidents because of a lack of evidence. Cal Poly University Police have... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Wine festival, event photos

Wine lovers gathered for the 29th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival to submerge themselves in the wines, music and expression of this one of a kind wine event on Saturday. The Paso Robles alliance celebrated wine country by bringing nearly... (Continue reading)

Can Oceano make employee payroll?

Crippled by years of financial mismanagement, Oceano Community Services District is facing the possibility it will not be able to cover payroll in August. “It is to early too tell if we can make payroll in August,” said Raffaele Montemurro, the... (Continue reading)

House Speaker Boehner fundraises in SLO County

Republican House Speaker John Boehner capped a two day visit to San Luis Obispo County with a fundraiser for Congressman Kevin McCarthy hosted by Kevin McCarthy for Congress Majority Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee. Dubbed an “Afternoon with... (Continue reading)