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Romanian man arrested over ATM skimmer in San Luis Obispo

Written on 13 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time in less than a month, police officers in San Luis Obispo County arrested a Romanian national for allegedly placing a card skimming device inside an ATM. Over the past several months, thieves have... (Continue reading)

The DMV in San Luis Obispo is trying to kill me

Written on 12 Dec, 2023 in Discovered, Featured | 12 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is currently on Amazon.... (Continue reading)

Fire temporarily closes El Pollo Loco In Paso Robles

Written on 12 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire in a hood duct at the El Pollo Loco restaurant in Paso Robles led to the restaurant’s temporary closure on Tuesday night, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported a fire... (Continue reading)

SLO police cite 10 drivers for cell phone violations

Written on 12 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers issued 10 citations to drivers for hands-free cell phone violations during a distracted driving enforcement operation on Monday.  The operation, which was funded through a state grant, took place citywide, the San... (Continue reading)

Protest fails, Grover Beach to raise water rates 112%

Written on 12 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a combative hearing on Monday, the Grover Beach City Council voted 3-2 to raise water and sewer rates by 112% over four years, with council members Robert Robert and Clint Weirick dissenting. During public comment, more... (Continue reading)

Huge battery storage facility opens in Goleta

Written on 12 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The City of Goleta announced last week that the Goleta Energy Storage battery facility, which is now the largest power source in Santa Barbara County, has been turned on. With blocks the size of shipping containers, the... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 11 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 12 at the county building. Under Item 24 on the agenda, the board is scheduled to hear a presentation on the county’s... (Continue reading)

Cambria man killed in crash identified

Written on 11 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol has identified the Cambria man killed Monday morning in a crash in San Simeon as 71-year-old Mark Seidel, according to the CHP. Shortly after 8 a.m., Seidel was headed northbound on Highway 1... (Continue reading)

Foundation awards grants to 16 Central Coast restaurants

Written on 11 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Christmas came early for 16 Central Coast restaurant owners. The California Restaurant Foundation  awarded $5,000 grants to three independently owned restaurants in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties and 11 in Ventura County. SLO County... (Continue reading)

One person killed in single vehicle crash in San Simeon

Written on 11 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed on Monday morning after a vehicle crashed head-on into construction equipment on Highway 1 in San Simeon, according to the CHP. Shortly after 8 a.m., a full-side SUV was headed northbound on Highway... (Continue reading)