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San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying suspect

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Monday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a man who attempted to steal over $1800 in merchandise from Home Depot on Sunday. Shortly after 5 p.m., the suspect attempted... (Continue reading)

CHP finds 253 violations during Central Coast commercial inspection operation

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers found 253 violations during a two-day commercial inspection operation in the Central Coast region last week. Officers focused on moving violations to improve roadway safety throughout the Central Coast. The 325 mile area... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck jackknifes in rural Arroyo Grande, blocking both lanes

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A semi-truck jackknifed on Hausna Road in rural Arroyo Grande on Monday morning, blocking both lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., a caller reported a truck was blocking both lanes of Haunsa... (Continue reading)

Never let a manufactured crisis go to waste

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL There are two burning questions having to do with the chaos and violence happening in Minneapolis. First, how did so much fraud occur and nobody in the government caught it, unless the government was intentionally ignoring... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)

Teen brandishes gun in Santa Maria, arrested

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 17-year-old male who was brandishing a firearm early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported the teen had lifted his shirt to reveal a concealed firearm at a residence in... (Continue reading)

Did SLO County warn district attorney staffers to avoid anti-ICE protests?

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE In a news article and an editorial, Tribune writers accuse the San Luis Obispo District Attorney Office of fearmongering and of “warning its employees to steer clear of Tuesday’s anti-ICE protest.” “The memo, signed by the head... (Continue reading)

Spike in San Luis Obispo County gas prices, find lowest costs

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The winter storm that ravaged most of the nation led to supply disruptions and increased gas prices, especially in California. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County spiked 10 cents last... (Continue reading)

Deception, law breaking, dodging by California State Parks

Written on 31 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by WILL HARRIS Previous articles in CalCoastNews have detailed the fraud perpetrated by the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District. A particularly noteworthy piece revealed that the APCD claimed without proof that the air above the Nipomo... (Continue reading)

SLO County businesses and students join ICE out protest

Written on 30 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

By KAREN VELIE Outrage over a second fatal shooting by an immigration officer in Minneapolis led to a “national shutdown” across the country on Friday, including San Luis Obispo County. Organizers asked people not to attend work, school or purchase... (Continue reading)