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CalCoastNews was not hacked, likes were manipulated

Written on 18 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE CalCoastNews has not been hacked, though bad actors have manipulated the thumbs-up and thumbs-down functions in attempts to show support for some comments and to disparage other viewpoints. In response to articles that mention former Paso Robles... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle house fire in Nipomo

Written on 18 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed an attached garage and a vehicle and damaged a home in Nipomo on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a home at on the... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire more than 90% contained, firefighter reductions

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now 91% contained with some firefighters headed home, according to the Sunday evening update. There are currently 3,047 firefighters and other personnel battling the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on happy hours, dining, lodging

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County child molester wanted by the FBI

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A convicted child molester from San Luis Obispo is wanted by the FBI, according to a Los Angeles FBI Facebook post on Friday. Between the years of 1997 and 2000, Erik Kristian Moller was entrusted to care... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices remain steady, find lowest costs

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices stayed steady with the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remaining at $4.86 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a... (Continue reading)

Cannabis sellers attempt to silence critic, judge says unconstitutional

Written on 16 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE While the Paso Robles City Council considers making major revisions to its cannabis ordinance, owners of a marijuana delivery service attempted to silence a critic of their business though a restraining order. However, a judge found the... (Continue reading)

Cannabis business to pay $620,000 over environmental violations

Written on 16 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A cannabis company located near Buelton has agreed to pay a $620,000 settlement for violating environmental regulations regarding diesel generators, according to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors filed an environmental protection lawsuit against Central... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire nearly 70% contained, 132,605 acres burned

Written on 15 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE There was no increase in the acreage burned by the Gifford Fire on Friday. The fire is currently 69% containment. Burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, the fire has scorched 132,605 acres, destroyed five... (Continue reading)

Valley fever case rising in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties

Written on 15 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California health officials report huge increases in valley fever cases in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties from 2023 to 2024, according to the California Department of Public Health. San Luis Obispo County cases increased... (Continue reading)